CVE-2018-21244 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 4 Jun 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by embedding executable files in PDF portfolios, affecting Foxit PhantomPDF users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-21244?

CVE-2018-21244 is a critical vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 4 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows arbitrary application execution via an embedded executable file in a PDF portfolio, aka FG-VD-18-029.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-21244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-21244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-21244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-21244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxitsoftware Phantompdf vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq2q-v6jv-g4rc.