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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

Published Nov 27, 2023

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.

Affected products

Remediation

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Metrics

Weaknesses (2)

References (2)

Change history (0)

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner talos
Published Nov 27, 2023
Updated Nov 4, 2025
Reserved Aug 15, 2023
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated Nov 21, 2024
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a