CVE-2018-9935 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions 8.3.2.25013 and earlier. The flaw, residing in the addField method, stems from insufficient object validation, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious web page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to full compromise of the affected system. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential impact remains significant.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 8.0, <= 8.3.2.25013CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE 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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