CVE-2023-35985

High

Description

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. 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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductFoxitsoftware Foxit Reader
PublishedNov 27, 2023
First seenNov 27, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-73CWE-73

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
foxitsoftware foxit_reader12.1.3.15356—

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