Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability in Foxit Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2023-35985

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
Foxit Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability in Foxit Reader version 12.1.3.15356 arises from insufficient validation in the Javascript exportDataObject API. This security flaw can allow attackers to create files at arbitrary locations within the system. By crafting a malicious file, an attacker can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution upon user interaction. Exploitation requires that users either open the malicious file directly or visit a specially designed malicious website, particularly if a relevant browser plugin extension is enabled.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

-CVE-2023-35985
Created by SpiralBL0CK

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Kamlapati Choubey of Cisco Talos.
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