#VU89812 OS Command Injection in Foxit Software Inc. products
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89812
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
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
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Foxit Reader for Mac
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when opening certain PDFs that include the Launch File action. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and lick on the "OK" button to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.2.1.25153
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 13.1.1.62190, 2023.1.0.15510 - 2024.2.1.64379
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): before 2024.2.2.64388
Foxit Reader for Mac: before 2024.2.2
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.
