CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21242: Infoleak

First published: Thu Jun 04 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows Remote Code Execution via a GoToE or GoToR action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF<8.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21242?

    CVE-2018-21242 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Remote Code Execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21242?

    To fix CVE-2018-21242, update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.6 or later.

  • What types of actions can trigger CVE-2018-21242?

    CVE-2018-21242 can be triggered by GoToE or GoToR actions in affected versions of Foxit PhantomPDF.

  • Which versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by CVE-2018-21242?

    Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 8.3.6 are affected by CVE-2018-21242.

  • What can happen if CVE-2018-21242 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2018-21242 can allow an attacker to execute remote code on the vulnerable system.

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