CVE-2023-39542 Path traversal in Foxit Reader
A path traversal vulnerability in Foxit Reader allows attackers to create arbitrary files and execute code via malicious documents or websites.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-39542?
CVE-2023-39542 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 27 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-39542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5r2-jq66-4ccq.