High severity · published Nov 27, 2023
CVE-2023-39542
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356
8.8
CVSS
3.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.8% · higher than 90% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FR
Foxit Reader · Foxit
12.1.3.15356 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39542
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-39542
Exploit
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
www.talosintelligence.com
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
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