CVE-2018-19418

Name: CVE-2018-19418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-07T17:15:12.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 7.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.. EPSS estimates a 7.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

7.99%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Pdf Activex	< 5.5.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19418?

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 a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19418?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-19418?

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Source: NVD / NIST