CVE-2021-38565

Published Aug 11, 2021
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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
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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.

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