External Control of File Name or Path in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU83188
Published: November 15, 2023 / Updated: November 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83188
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to execute when using the OpenAction method within the PDF file. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 13.0.1.21693, 2023.3.23028