#VU27063 Improper control of interaction frequency in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)


Published: 2020-04-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27063

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-799

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 perform a brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to CAS service allows unlimited number of attempts to guess credentials. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0 - 9.7.1.29511

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0 - 9.7.1.29511, 8.3.9.41099


External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php?9.7.1.29511


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