CVE-2018-19418 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-19418?

CVE-2018-19418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-19418?

CVE-2018-19418 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19418?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Pdf Activex, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Pdf Activex	< 5.5.1
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://vimeo.com/302125302ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://vimeo.com/302125302ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-19418?

CVE-2018-19418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.

How severe is CVE-2018-19418?

CVE-2018-19418 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19418?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Pdf Activex, Microsoft Windows.