CVE-2018-19451 Command injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 7 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can achieve remote code execution via command injection in Foxit Reader SDK when processing specially crafted PDF files.

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-2018-19451?

CVE-2018-19451 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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 using the Open File action on a Field. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19451 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-2018-19451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq3v-p3q3-xr33.