Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor up to 11.0 on macOS Javascript API getURL Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor up to 11.0 on macOS. Affected is the function getURL of the component Javascript API. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2021-45980. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor up to 11.0 on macOS (Document Reader Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function getURL of the component Javascript API. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/04/2022. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-45980 since 01/01/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 11.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Reader/PDF Editor 11.1

Timelineinfo

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01/06/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-45980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189683

Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2022 18:54
Updated: 01/06/2022 14:24
Changes: 01/04/2022 18:54 (40), 01/06/2022 14:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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