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CVE-2023-35985: CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path in Foxit Foxit Reader

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VulnerabilityCVE-2023-35985cvecve-2023-35985cwe-73
Published: Mon Nov 27 2023 (11/27/2023, 15:25:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Foxit
Product: Foxit Reader

Description

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. 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.

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
talos
Date Reserved
2023-08-15T20:00:03.273Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 690a53252a90255b94da66ef

Added to database: 11/4/2025, 7:25:25 PM

Last updated: 11/4/2025, 7:26:07 PM

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