What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7131?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-7131 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7131?

To fix ZDI-CAN-7131, ensure you are using the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF and apply any available security updates.

What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-7131?

ZDI-CAN-7131 can be exploited through remote code execution by tricking users into visiting malicious web pages or opening malicious files.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7131?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-7131, as the victim must visit a malicious page or open a crafted file.

Which versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by ZDI-CAN-7131?

ZDI-CAN-7131 affects multiple versions of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows; users should check specific release notes for details.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-7131

high

7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-7131: Foxit PhantomPDF HTML2PDF HTML Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 Array.prototype.concat. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7131?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-7131 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7131?
To fix ZDI-CAN-7131, ensure you are using the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF and apply any available security updates.
What types of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-7131?
ZDI-CAN-7131 can be exploited through remote code execution by tricking users into visiting malicious web pages or opening malicious files.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7131?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-7131, as the victim must visit a malicious page or open a crafted file.
Which versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by ZDI-CAN-7131?
ZDI-CAN-7131 affects multiple versions of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows; users should check specific release notes for details.

agent/references
agent/softwarecombine
agent/severity
agent/title
agent/event
agent/type
agent/description
agent/source
agent/tags
collector/zdi-advisory
source/ZDI
alias/ZDI-18-1146
alias/ZDI-CAN-7131
alias/CVE-2018-17700
agent/software-canonical-lookup
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
vendor/foxit
canonical/foxit software phantompdf for windows

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.