CVE-2021-38574

Name: CVE-2021-38574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-11T22:15:09.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38574 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 SQL Injection via crafted data at the end of a string.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows SQL Injection via crafted data at the end of a string.

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

0.99%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

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: Aug 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38574?

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows SQL Injection via crafted data at the end of a string.

How severe is CVE-2021-38574?

CVE-2021-38574 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38574?

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