CVE-2018-9975 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF, stemming from improper handling of shift events and a lack of object validation. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with user interaction, typically by opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. While the EPSS score is low, indicating a low probability of exploitation, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| 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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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.