CVE-2023-40194 Path traversal in Foxit Reader
An attacker can create arbitrary files via a malicious PDF or website, potentially leading to code execution in Foxit Reader.
- 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-2023-40194?
CVE-2023-40194 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
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary 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-2023-40194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40194?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40194 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-2023-40194 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40194 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-973j-jf94-fmwp.