Vulnerability identifier: #VU83185

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35985

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file types within the application when handling the exportDataObject() method of the Doc object. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open an executable file with Foxit PDF Editor and create arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 11.2.7.53812, 13.0.0.21632 - 13.0.0.61829, 12.0.0.0601 - 12.1.3.15356, 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.12.37872, 2023.1.0.15510 - 2023.2.0.61611

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External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Editor+13.0.12023-11-14+00%3A00%3A00
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834

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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.