#VU12066 Improper input validation in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12066

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can embed executable files to PDF portfolio from within the application, bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary application.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 9.0.1.1049

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 7.3.11.1122 - 7.3.15.712, 8.0 - 8.3.5, 9.0 - 9.0.1.1049

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External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.