# CVE-2009-0836: Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, does not require user confirmation before performing

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2009-03-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Foxit Reader 2.3 before Build 3902 and 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, does not require user confirmation before performing dangerous actions defined in a PDF file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs and have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34036
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006079.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021824
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34035
- http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/03/remote-code-execution-in-pdf-still.html
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilities
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#bypass
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/pdf/foxit/authbypass.rb

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