CVE-2021-38572
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38572 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows writing to arbitrary files because the extractPages pathname is not validated.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows writing to arbitrary files because the extractPages pathname is not validated.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | < 10.1.4 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 10.1.4 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38572?
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows writing to arbitrary files because the extractPages pathname is not validated.
How severe is CVE-2021-38572?
CVE-2021-38572 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38572?
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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