CVE-2017-10952

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 29, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.2.0.2051. 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 saveAs JavaScript function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to writing arbitrary files into attacker controlled locations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4518.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.html
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
7.2%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware