CVE-2023-39542 HIGH

CVE-2023-39542

Vendor Foxit
Product Foxit Reader
Weakness CWE-73
Published November 27, 2023
Last update November 4, 2025

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 27, 2023 CVE published
November 4, 2025 Record updated