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CVE-2021-45979 Details
Description
Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.1 on macOS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via app.launchURL in the JavaScript API.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/dlehgus1023 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/dlehgus1023/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2021-45979 | CVE | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/dlehgus1023 | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/dlehgus1023/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2021-45979 | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxit pdf editor | < 11.1 |
CPE
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| foxit pdf reader | < 11.1 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 12, 2022 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |