CVE-2023-27364

Name: CVE-2023-27364
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:14.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27364 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Foxit PDF Editor XLS File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PDF Editor XLS File Parsing Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 parsing of XLS files. The issue results from the lack of proper restrictions on macro-enabled documents. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. . Was ZDI-CAN-19738.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	< 10.1.11.37866
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 11.0.0.49893, < 11.2.5.53785
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0.12394, < 12.1.1.15289
Foxit	Pdf Reader	< 12.1.1.15289

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-492/Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-492/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27364?

How severe is CVE-2023-27364?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-27364 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27364?

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Source: NVD / NIST