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GHSA-X5R2-JQ66-4CCQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-27 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30

Details

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote 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.

Severity

8.8 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVE-2023-39542 (GCVE-0-2023-39542)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-27 15:25 – Updated: 2025-11-04 19:17

Summary

Severity

8.8 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE

CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

Assigner

talos CNA under the mitre root

CNA scorecard – unranked: 8 records in the last 180 days, 10 needed details

References

2 references

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Impacted products

1 product

Vendor	Product	Version
Foxit	Foxit Reader	Affected: 12.1.3.15356

Credits

Discovered by Kamlapati Choubey of Cisco Talos.

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