CVE-2018-14255 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and PhantomPDF, specifically within the getNthFieldName method. This flaw, a type confusion condition triggered via JavaScript, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file). With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe impact warrants attention.
| 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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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.
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