CVE-2018-21241 Other in n/a
An untrusted search path vulnerability in Foxit PhantomPDF allows attackers to execute remote code via a malicious DLL.
- 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-2018-21241?
CVE-2018-21241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 4 Jun 2020. 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
An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It has an untrusted search path that allows a DLL to execute remote code.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-21241?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21241?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-21241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-21241 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-21241 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wmx-mwvq-jx57.