CVE-2023-27363: pdf editor — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-749 CWE-749

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
foxit	pdf_editor	< 10.1.11.37866
foxit	pdf_editor	11.0.0.49893 — 11.2.5.53785
foxit	pdf_editor	12.0.0.12394 — 12.1.1.15289
foxit	pdf_reader	< 12.1.1.15289
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/ https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27363? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27363? +

CVE-2023-27363 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27363? +

CVE-2023-27363 affects products from foxit, microsoft, specifically: pdf_editor, pdf_reader, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-27363? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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