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CVE-2023-28744

Published: Jul 19, 2023Updated: Nov 4, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-416
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 45.1%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.1.1.15289. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory by manipulating form fields of a specific type. This can lead to memory corruption and 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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-416

Affected Products

Foxit ReaderFoxit
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
pdf readerfoxit
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / file-utility
PDF ReaderFoxit Software Inc.
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / file-utility
PDF EditorFoxit Software Inc.
On-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity
foxitcommercialCNConsumer Softwareaka foxit pdf, foxit reader
foxit software inc.commercialUSConsumer Softwareaka foxit pdf reader, foxit pdf editor

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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1739
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Timeline

Published
Jul 19, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 4, 2025

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