CVE-2023-27363
Foxit PDF Reader Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.
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Published Date :
May 3, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2025, 7:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-27363
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Foxit PDF Reader to version 12.1.2 or later.
- Upgrade Foxit PDF Editor to version 12.1.2 or later.
- Upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF to version 10.1.12 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-27363 has a 8 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-27363.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-27363 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-27363
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.1.11.37866 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.0.0.49893 up to (excluding) 11.2.5.53785 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0.12394 up to (excluding) 12.1.1.15289 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.1.1.15289 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
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CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html [No types assigned] Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-749 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H