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GHSA-9GJ5-Q54R-HCPR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-27 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30

Details

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Severity ?

8.8 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVE-2023-35985 (GCVE-0-2023-35985)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-27 15:25 – Updated: 2025-11-04 19:17

Summary

Severity ?

8.8 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE

CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

Assigner

talos

References

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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_repor…

Impacted products

	Vendor	Product	Version
	Foxit	Foxit Reader	Affected: 12.1.3.15356

Credits

Discovered by Kamlapati Choubey of Cisco Talos.

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Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.

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CVE-2023-35985 (GCVE-0-2023-35985)

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