Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | < 10.1 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26538?
CVE-2020-26538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse taskkill.exe in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-26538?
CVE-2020-26538 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-2020-26538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.