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CVE-2023-40194

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to 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.

Published

2023-11-27T16:15:10.963

Last Modified

2024-11-21T08:18:58.303

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-73
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-610
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application foxitsoftware foxit_reader 12.1.3.15356 Yes
References