CVE-2023-40194

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 27, 2023
Updated: Dec 1, 2023
CWE ID 610
CWE ID 73

Summary

CVE-2023-40194 is a vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356, where the Javascript exportDataObject API mishandles whitespace characters. This issue results in an arbitrary file creation vulnerability, enabling a malicious actor to create files in arbitrary locations. The attacker needs the user to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website to exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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Affected Products

  • Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader

Affected Vendors

  • Foxit Software Inc.