Vulnerability identifier: #VU9177
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
MobilePDF for iOS
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to directory traversal. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, abuse the URL + escape
character during Wi-Fi transfer, bypass security restrictions and manipulate the local application files maliciously.
Mitigation
Update to version 6.1.
Vulnerable software versions
MobilePDF for iOS: 2.1.1.0321 - 6.0.0.1010
External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
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.