CVE-2019-17142 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.6.0.25114. It stems from insufficient validation of object existence during script processing within listbox Keystroke actions, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, and carries a high CVSS score of 8.8 due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.6.0.25114CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:9.6.0.25114:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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