What is CVE-2021-27517?

CVE-2021-27517 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 that allows XSS (Cross-Site Scripting).

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27517?

The severity of CVE-2021-27517 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27517?

Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.7.5.29616, Foxit PhantomPDF versions between 10.0.0.0 and 10.1.3.37598, and Foxit Reader versions up to 10.1.3.37598 are affected by CVE-2021-27517.

How can I fix CVE-2021-27517?

To fix CVE-2021-27517, users should update Foxit PDF SDK For Web to version 7.5.1 or later.

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CVE-2021-27517

medium

6.1

CWE

20/7/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-27517: XSS

Q: How does CVE-2021-27517 work?

CVE-2021-27517 allows arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses the app.alert function in the Acrobat JavaScript API.

First published: Tue Jul 20 2021(Updated: )

Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 allows XSS. There is arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses app.alert (in the Acrobat JavaScript API).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.7.5.29616
Foxit PhantomPDF	>=10.0.0.0<=10.1.3.37598
Foxit Reader	<=10.1.3.37598

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27517?
CVE-2021-27517 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF SDK For Web through 7.5.0 that allows XSS (Cross-Site Scripting).
How does CVE-2021-27517 work?
CVE-2021-27517 allows arbitrary JavaScript code execution in the browser if a victim uploads a malicious PDF document containing embedded JavaScript code that abuses the app.alert function in the Acrobat JavaScript API.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27517?
The severity of CVE-2021-27517 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-27517?
Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.7.5.29616, Foxit PhantomPDF versions between 10.0.0.0 and 10.1.3.37598, and Foxit Reader versions up to 10.1.3.37598 are affected by CVE-2021-27517.
How can I fix CVE-2021-27517?
To fix CVE-2021-27517, users should update Foxit PDF SDK For Web to version 7.5.1 or later.

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