CVE-2018-9958

Name: CVE-2018-9958
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-17T15:29:02.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 63.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9958 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 63.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Text Annotations. When setting the point attribute, the process does not properly validate the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5620.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

63.31%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	<= 9.0.1.1049
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	<= 9.0.1.1049

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160240/Foxit-Reader-9.0.1.1049-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44941/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45269/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-342Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160240/Foxit-Reader-9.0.1.1049-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44941/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45269/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-342Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9958?

How severe is CVE-2018-9958?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9958 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 63.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9958?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST