CVE-2023-27365 Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious DOC files in Foxit PDF Editor due to insufficient macro restrictions.
- 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-2023-27365?
CVE-2023-27365 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 3 May 2024. 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
Foxit PDF Editor DOC File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DOC files. The issue results from the lack of proper restrictions on macro-enabled documents. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-19739.
Weakness: CWE-749
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27365?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27365?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27365 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-27365 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27365 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88jq-mx6c-fwfm.