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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45980

First published: Tue Jan 04 2022(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.1 on macOS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via getURL in the JavaScript API.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor<11.1
Foxit Reader<11.1
macOS
All of
Any of
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor<11.1
Foxit Reader<11.1
macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45980?

    CVE-2021-45980 is considered a critical vulnerability because it allows remote code execution through a flaw in the JavaScript API.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-45980?

    To fix CVE-2021-45980, update Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor to version 11.1 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-45980?

    CVE-2021-45980 affects Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor versions before 11.1 on macOS.

  • Can CVE-2021-45980 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-45980 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the JavaScript API's getURL method.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45980?

    CVE-2021-45980 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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