CVE-2018-14266 is a critical type confusion vulnerability in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049, affecting Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF on Windows. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, specifically exploiting the importDataObject method via JavaScript. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to complete compromise of the affected system. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| 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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