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Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 can run attacker code

CVE-2018-14276 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.1049 can be tricked into running any program an attacker wants if a user opens a malicious web page or file. The problem lies in how the software processes certain form commands, allowing the attacker to take control of the program while it is running. Update to a newer version of Foxit Reader or apply the vendor's security patch as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
foxitsoftware foxit_reader <= 9.1.0.5096
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
foxitsoftware phantompdf <= 9.1.0.5096
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the t...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 submitForm method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6039.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-843Type Confusion
CWE-704Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast
Timeline
Published31 Jul 2018
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14276 · NVD
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