CVE-2018-1180 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 and PhantomPDF, stemming from a lack of object validation within the AFSimple_Calculate method. It carries a CVSSv3 score of 8.8 (High), indicating a network-based attack requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to achieve high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, its high severity warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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