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CVE-2023-39542

Published: Nov 27, 2023Updated: Nov 4, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-73
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
3.3%
Top 12.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote 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-73CWE-610

Affected Products

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

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

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Official Patch Available

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
talosintelligence.com
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832
talosintelligence.com

Timeline

Published
Nov 27, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 4, 2025

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