VDB-227824 · CVE-2023-27363 · GCVE-0-2023-27363

Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData routine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Foxit PDF Reader. This vulnerability affects the function exportXFAData. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-27363. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader (Document Reader Software) (affected version not known). It has been declared as problematic. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-749. The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.

The weakness was shared 05/02/2023. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-27363 since 02/28/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at foxit.com.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Reader

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Routine
CWE: CWE-749
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: foxit.com

Timelineinfo

02/28/2023 🔍
05/02/2023 +62 days 🔍
05/02/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/11/2025 +832 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-27363 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-27363
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227824

Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2023 08:41
Updated: 08/11/2025 23:56
Changes: 05/02/2023 08:41 (37), 08/11/2025 23:56 (29)
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