CVE-2018-19445 Command injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 17 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can achieve remote code execution via command injection in Foxit Reader SDK when processing crafted PDFs using the JavaScript API.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-19445?

CVE-2018-19445 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A command injection can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API app.launchURL is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19445?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19445 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2018-19445 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19445 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5fx6-gr9q-r6cw.