CVE-2018-14254 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and PhantomPDF, stemming from a type confusion flaw within the getLinks method. Exploitation requires user interaction, where a target must open a malicious file or visit a malicious webpage, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe compromise necessitates awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.1.0.5096CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.1.0.5096CPE 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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