CVE-2023-40194
Foxit Reader Arbitrary File Creation and Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 27, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 1, 2023, 8:51 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-40194.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2023-40194 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.
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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-2023-1833 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 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-2023-1833 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added Reference Talos https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 [No types assigned] Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 [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
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-40194 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-40194
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.17 }} 0.02%
score
0.55043
percentile