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CVE-2023-39542

 

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

Existe una vulnerabilidad de ejecución de código en la API saveAs de Javascript de Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. Un archivo con formato incorrecto especialmente manipulado puede crear archivos arbitrarios, lo que puede provocar la ejecución remota de código. Un atacante debe engañar al usuario para que abra el archivo malicioso para desencadenar esta vulnerabilidad. La explotación también es posible si un usuario visita un sitio malicioso especialmente manipulado si la extensión del complemento del navegador está habilitada.

*Credits: Discovered by Kamlapati Choubey of Cisco Talos.
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-08-14 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-11-27 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-02 First Exploit
  • 2024-10-27 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
  • CWE-610: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
CAPEC
References (1)
URL Tag Source
URL Date SRC
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1832 2024-08-02
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Foxitsoftware
Search vendor "Foxitsoftware"
 Foxit Reader
Search vendor "Foxitsoftware" for product "Foxit Reader"
 12.1.3.15356
Search vendor "Foxitsoftware" for product "Foxit Reader" and version "12.1.3.15356"
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Affected