7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38565

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It allows writing to arbitrary files via submitForm.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor<11.0.1
Foxit Reader<11.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38565.

  • What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

    Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38565?

    The severity of CVE-2021-38565 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • What is the impact of this vulnerability?

    This vulnerability allows writing to arbitrary files via submitForm, which can lead to unauthorized modification of files.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-38565?

    To fix CVE-2021-38565, update Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor to version 11.0.1 or later.

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