CVE-2021-27517 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-27517?

CVE-2021-27517 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27517?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Phantompdf, Foxit Reader.

Vulnerability Description

Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 allows XSS. There is arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses app.alert (in the Acrobat JavaScript API).

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Phantompdf	<= 9.7.5.29616
Foxit	Reader	<= 10.1.3.37598

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-27517?

CVE-2021-27517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 allows XSS. There is arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses...

How severe is CVE-2021-27517?

CVE-2021-27517 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27517?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Phantompdf, Foxit Reader.