High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Nov 27, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-35985
CVE-2023-35985
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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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =12.1.3.15356
- Range: 12.1.3.15356
Patches
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References
2- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834nvd
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