CVE-2018-9944 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions 9.0.0.29935. This flaw, stemming from improper validation in the addLink method, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE 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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