PT-2022-12480 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1

Published 2022-01-04 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-45979

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor versions prior to 11.1

Description The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via app.launchURL in the JavaScript API. This can be exploited to gain unauthorized access and control over the system.

Recommendations For versions prior to 11.1, update to version 11.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the use of app.launchURL in the JavaScript API until a patch is available. Restrict access to the JavaScript API to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

OS Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-45979

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Editor

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 6

• 🔥❌ https://github.com/dlehgus1023/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2021-45979 · Exploit, Deleted
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45979 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45979 · Vendor Advisory
• https://foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/34935 · Telegram Post
• https://github.com/dlehgus1023 · Note