Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU101822

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Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU101822

Published: December 18, 2024 / Updated: December 18, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101822
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-939
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Affected software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling XFA documents. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF document and compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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