File Writing Vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
CVE-2021-38572

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Foxit Reader
PhantomPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38572?

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

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

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