#VU13963 Information disclosure in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)


Published: 2018-07-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13963

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the application can expose credentials when executing GoToE & GoToR action. A remote attacker can obtain valid user's credentials.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0 - 9.1.0.5096

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0 - 9.1.0.5096


External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability