CVE-2017-14831 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155, specifically within the author attribute of Circle Annotation objects due to insufficient object validation. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a severe risk where an attacker can execute arbitrary code with user interaction, typically by opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. While no public exploits (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) are currently known and it is not listed in the KEV catalog, the potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability remains. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.3.1.21155CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.1.21155:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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.
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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.