8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-39542
Foxit Reader Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 27, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 1, 2023, 8:52 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-39542 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Foxitsoftware foxit_reader
1 Foxit pdf_reader
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-2023-39542.

URL Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 Exploit Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-39542 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-39542 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 01, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-610
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    Added Reference Talos https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Talos CWE-73
    Added CVSS V3.1 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.36 }} 0.04%

score

0.72592

percentile

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