CVE-2018-17677 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.2.0.9297 and Foxit PhantomPDF on Windows. It stems from improper handling of the mailDoc method within an app object, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) requires user interaction but can lead to full compromise of the affected process. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the underlying flaw (CWE-416) represents a significant risk.
| 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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