Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
CVE-2021-38573

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2021-38573?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF that permits the writing of arbitrary files. This occurs due to improper validation of file paths when using the CombineFiles feature, potentially allowing malicious users to exploit this flaw and write arbitrary data to the file 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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CVE-2021-38573 : Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF