Arbitrary Code Execution in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
CVE-2020-26538
7.8HIGH
Summary
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
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