CVE-2023-40194

HIGH EPSS 78.3%
Published Nov 27, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Nov 27, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
78.3% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-610
CWE-73

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
foxitsoftwarefoxit_reader12.1.3.15356any

References 2

  • talosintelligence.com https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • talosintelligence.com https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.