CVE-2023-41257
HIGHFoxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 - Remote Code Execution via JavaScript Field Value Type Confusion
Title source: llmDescription
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0163
EPSS Percentile
73.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-843
Status
published
Products (1)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader
12.1.3.15356
Published
Nov 27, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026