Arbitrary Code Execution in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
CVE-2020-26538

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Foxit Reader
PhantomPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-26538?

A vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a Trojan horse taskkill.exe if located in the current working directory. This occurs in versions prior to 10.1, enabling potential unauthorized access to the system. Foxit Software has advised users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins....
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-26538 : Arbitrary Code Execution in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF