CVE-2023-35985 (GCVE-0-2023-35985)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2023-11-27 15:25
Modified
2025-11-04 19:17
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VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Summary
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. 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.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Foxit Reader |
Version: 12.1.3.15356 |
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