CVE-2021-27517
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CVE-2021-27517 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 allows XSS. There is arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses app.alert (in the Acrobat JavaScript API).. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 allows XSS. There is arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses app.alert (in the Acrobat JavaScript API).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Phantompdf | <= 9.7.5.29616 |
| Foxit | Phantompdf | >= 10.0.0.0, <= 10.1.3.37598 |
| Foxit | Reader | <= 10.1.3.37598 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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