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CVE-2023-35985 Details

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834 CVEExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834 CVE
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834 [email protected]ExploitThird Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-610Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere[email protected]
CWE-73External Control of File Name or Path[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
foxitsoftware foxit reader
12.1.3.15356

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

8 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-35985
NVD Published Date:
Nov 27, 2023
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2023-35985 Details - Not Deferred