# CVE-2023-35985: An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to prop

- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 GitHub repos listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2023-11-27 · Updated: 2025-11-04

## Affected

- Foxit Foxit Reader: 12.1.3.15356

## Description

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to a failure to properly validate a dangerous extension. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Foxit Foxit Reader, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1834
- https://github.com/N00BIER/CVE-2023-35985
- https://github.com/SpiralBL0CK/-CVE-2023-35985

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