CVE-2018-21242

Name: CVE-2018-21242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-04T17:15:11.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-21242 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows Remote Code Execution via a GoToE or GoToR action.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows Remote Code Execution via a GoToE or GoToR action.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	< 8.3.6

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-21242?

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows Remote Code Execution via a GoToE or GoToR action.

How severe is CVE-2018-21242?

CVE-2018-21242 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21242?

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-2018-21242?

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Source: NVD / NIST