Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2023-27365
7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Foxit
Status
PDF Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2024

Summary

Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DOC files. The issue results from the lack of proper restrictions on macro-enabled documents. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-19739.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Editor = 12.1.0.15250

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

  • Risk change from: null to: 7.8 - (HIGH)

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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