#VU12829 Improper access control in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Published: May 18, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12829
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.
Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to users can embed executable files to PDF portfolio from within the application. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to users can embed executable files to PDF portfolio from within the application. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 8.3.6.