CVE-2023-27363

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

ProductFoxit Pdf Editor

PublishedMay 3, 2024

First seenMay 3, 2024

Weakness typeCWE-749CWE-749

How to fix

Update

foxit pdf_editor10.1.11.37866, 11.2.5.53785, 12.1.1.15289 or later
foxit pdf_reader12.1.1.15289 or later

Vendor advisories

foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
foxit pdf_editor	v < 10.1.11.37866, 11.0.0.49893 ≤ v < 11.2.5.53785, 12.0.0.12394 ≤ v < 12.1.1.15289	10.1.11.37866, 11.2.5.53785, 12.1.1.15289
foxit pdf_reader	v < 12.1.1.15289	12.1.1.15289

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