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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-41780

Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

Vulnerability Description

Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

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

VendorProductVersions
FoxitPdf Editor>= 11.0, < 11.1
FoxitPdf Reader>= 11.0, < 11.1
FoxitPhantompdf< 10.1.6
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-41780?

CVE-2021-41780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

How severe is CVE-2021-41780?

CVE-2021-41780 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-2021-41780?

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