8.8
HIGH
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 :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:18 a.m.

Source :

talos-cna@cisco.com

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-40194 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-2023-40194.

URL Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-40194 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the 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.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833
  • CVE Modified by talos-cna@cisco.com

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by nvd@nist.gov

    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 talos-cna@cisco.com

    Nov. 27, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833
  • CVE Received by talos-cna@cisco.com

    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
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.

0.61 }} 0.24%

score

0.78461

percentile

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