CVE-2018-19418 json
Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.
published 2021-01-07 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-11110
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.3%
- EPSS 8.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.
Patch / fix
- foxitsoftware pdf_activex 5.5.1
Exploit prediction
8.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- vimeo.com https://vimeo.com/302125302 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
References
-
vimeo.com
/302125302
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
foxitsoftware.com
/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-19418
- NVD CVE-2018-19418
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