Vulnerability identifier: #VU83188

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-73

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 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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