Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor for Mac
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-939 CWE-347 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Foxit Reader for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Foxit Software Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme
EUVDB-ID: #VU101822
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-939 - Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling XFA documents. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF document and compromise the affected system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit Reader for Mac: 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.65538
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.1.0.0925:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0917:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Improper verification of cryptographic signature
EUVDB-ID: #VU101823
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the application improperly ignores the changes to the “/NeedsRendering”
key or “TextField” field when verifying the XFA documents. A remote attacker perform spoofing attack and make users believe that the document is properly signed.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit Reader for Mac: 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.65538
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.1.0.0925:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0917:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU101824
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the application fails to provide a reasonable prompt for user
confirmation when executing the “app.openDoc”/“LaunchAction” functions,
or ignores the encryption elements and transmits form content in clear
text without a proper prompt for users. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted XFA file and gain access to sensitive information.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit Reader for Mac: 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.65538
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_mac:11.1.0.0925:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.0.0510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf_for_mac:11.0.1.0917:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
