CVE-2023-51549

Name: CVE-2023-51549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:16:12.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-51549 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21867.

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

0.41%

33.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 10.1.12.37872
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 11.0.0.49893, <= 11.2.7.53812
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0.12394, <= 12.1.3.15356
Foxit	Pdf Editor	13.0.0.21632
Foxit	Pdf Editor	2023.1.0.15510
Foxit	Pdf Editor	2023.2.0.21408
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 2023.2.0.21408

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1863/Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1863/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51549?

How severe is CVE-2023-51549?

CVE-2023-51549 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51549?

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