File Writing Vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
CVE-2021-38572
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
A vulnerability has been identified in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF that allows unauthorized file writing due to inadequate validation of the extractPages pathname. This issue arises in versions prior to 10.1.4, which can potentially allow attackers to manipulate files on the system.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved