CVE-2021-31461
Last modified
CVE-2021-31461 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576. 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 4.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576. 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 the handling of app.media objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process Was ZDI-CAN-13333.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.7.5.29616 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | >= 10.0.0.0, <= 10.1.3.37598 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 10.1.3.37598 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-550/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-550/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31461?
How severe is CVE-2021-31461?
How do I fix CVE-2021-31461?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-31456This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31457This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31458This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31459This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-3146The Dolby Audio X2 (DAX2) API service before 0.8.8.90 on Win…7.8
- CVE-2021-31460This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31462This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensi…3.3
- CVE-2021-31463This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensi…3.3
- CVE-2021-31464This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensi…3.3
- CVE-2021-31465This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31466This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…7.8
- CVE-2021-31467This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensi…3.3
Are you affected by CVE-2021-31461?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST