CVE-2023-27363

Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 42.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Foxit pdf Reader
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Foxit pdf Reader
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 12:09 PM
Reserved
Feb 28, 2023, 5:58 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:44 AM