CVE-2018-14283 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF. It arises from insufficient validation of an object's existence before operations, specifically within the highlightMode attribute. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file, and can lead to arbitrary code execution under the current process's context. There is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), 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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