Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 Javascript exportDataObject API file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. This affects an unknown part of the component Javascript exportDataObject API. Performing a manipulation results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-40194. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 (Document Reader Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Javascript exportDataObject API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

The weakness was released 11/27/2023 as TALOS-2023-1833. It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-40194 since 08/15/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 13.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 13.0.1

Timelineinfo

08/15/2023 🔍
11/27/2023 +104 days 🔍
11/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/04/2026 +800 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2023-1833
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40194 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246171

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2023 17:32
Updated: 02/04/2026 15:13
Changes: 11/27/2023 17:32 (48), 12/07/2023 11:49 (1), 12/17/2023 07:46 (1), 02/04/2026 15:10 (2), 02/04/2026 15:13 (20)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 Anonymous User (+0)
3 years ago
Good morning
could you align to the official NVD Nist cpe "foxitsoftware:foxit_reader"?
We would appreciate it very much.
Best regards,
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 VulDB Community Team3 years ago
Thank you. The official CPE dict is very chaotic: They randomly interchange "foxit" and "foxitsoftware" as vendor and "reader" and "foxit_reader" as software. We have normalized with a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:* as of now.

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