CVE-2021-38565
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor<11.0.1
Foxitsoftware Pdf Reader<11.0.1
Event History
Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38565.
2
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.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38565?
The severity of CVE-2021-38565 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
4
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows writing to arbitrary files via submitForm, which can lead to unauthorized modification of files.
5
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.