CVE-2023-32664: Foxit Reader · Type Confusion
Affects Foxit ReaderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Foxit Reader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately monitor Foxit’s official channels for patches addressing CVE-2023-32664 and apply updates as soon as they become available.
- Temporarily disable or restrict Javascript execution within Foxit Reader settings to reduce attack surface.
- Implement application whitelisting and sandboxing for PDF readers to contain potential exploitation.
- Employ network-level protections such as email filtering and sandboxing to detect and block malicious PDFs before reaching end users.
- Conduct user awareness training emphasizing the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF attachments.
- Utilize endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Review and enforce strict access controls and least privilege principles to limit damage in case of compromise.
- Consider alternative PDF readers with robust security postures if patching is delayed.
- Regularly audit and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving PDF-based exploits.
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.