CVE-2011-10030 Details
Description
Foxit PDF Reader < 4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.
A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 4.3.1.0218 allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on the disk. This is achieved through a JavaScript API function called createDataObject(). An attacker can embed a malicious PDF that utilizes this function to drop executables or scripts into privileged folders. The dropped files can be executed the next time the system boots or the user logs in.
Users are advised to update to Foxit PDF Reader version 4.3.1.0218 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Aug 20, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 22, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb | CISA-ADP | ExploitSource Code |
| https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html | CISA-ADP | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978 | CISA-ADP | ExploitMetasploit Framework (MSF) |
| http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb | [email protected] | ExploitSource Code |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978 | [email protected] | ExploitMetasploit Framework (MSF) |
| https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploit |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-73 | External Control of File Name or Path | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | < 4.3.1.0218 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 20, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |