CVE-2017-16576 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155, stemming from insufficient validation of XFA field elements. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| 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
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