CVE-2018-17629 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.1.0.5096 and PhantomPDF, stemming from improper validation of template objects. It carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical risk where an attacker can execute arbitrary code with user interaction, such as opening a malicious file. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.2.0.9297CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.2.0.9297CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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