CVE-2021-45979

moderate-risk
Published 2022-01-04

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.1 on macOS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via app.launchURL in the JavaScript API.

Do I need to act?

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2.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Affected Vendors

Foxit

References (6)

Third Party Advisory https://github.com/dlehgus1023
Third Party Advisory https://github.com/dlehgus1023/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2021-45979
Vendor Advisory https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Third Party Advisory https://github.com/dlehgus1023
Third Party Advisory https://github.com/dlehgus1023/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2021-45979
Vendor Advisory https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 5/34 · Minimal
Exposure 7/34 · Low