CVE-2023-40194

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. 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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 08:18

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References () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

01 Dec 2023, 20:51

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE CWE-610
References () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 - () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1833 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8

27 Nov 2023, 18:15

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2023-11-27 16:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 08:18


NVD link : CVE-2023-40194

Mitre link : CVE-2023-40194

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-40194


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • foxit_reader
CWE
CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path

CWE-610

Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere