CVE-2023-32664

Name: CVE-2023-32664
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-19T14:15:10.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32664 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Reader	12.1.2.15332

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1795

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32664?

How severe is CVE-2023-32664?

CVE-2023-32664 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32664?

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