CVE-2017-10947 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.2.1.6871, stemming from insufficient validation within the print function. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process if a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious web page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though user interaction is required. There is currently no public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB, and it is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog. Furthermore, community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a lack of widespread public attention or active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.2.1.6871CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.2.1.6871:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.