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CVE-2023-35985

27
FAUCET Score

CVE-2023-35985 is an arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader, specifically affecting version 12.1.3.15356. This flaw allows an attacker to create files at arbitrary locations on a user's system by tricking them into opening a malicious file or visiting a specially crafted website if the browser plugin is enabled. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it poses a significant risk due to its potential for arbitrary code execution with low attack complexity and no authentication required. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, no evidence of active exploitation, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
12.1.3.15356CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

CVSS Data

CVSS version used by this source: 3.1

8.8HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Exploitability Score
2.8
Impact Score
5.9
CvssVersion
3.1

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
2.67%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
84.2%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-27
Model: v2026.06.15
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.0267 is in the 83rd percentile among its peer group of 14,875 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Remediation records are not available for this CVE.

References

talosintelligence.com / vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834
talosintelligence.com / vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834
ExploitThird Party Advisory