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7.8

Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX can be tricked to write files

CVE-2018-19446 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX component in version 5.4.0.1031 can be forced by a malicious PDF to create or modify files on a computer. This could let an attacker run their own code on the system. Update to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch to stop the problem.

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_pdf_sdk_activex <= 5.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:*:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A File Write can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API Doc.createDataObject is used. An attacker can leverage this to g...
A File Write can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API Doc.createDataObject is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.
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
7.8 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Timeline
Published17 Jun 2019
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-19446 · NVD
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