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CVE-2011-10030

Summary
Assigner-VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID-83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At-20 Aug, 2025 | 15:33
Updated At-15 May, 2026 | 11:13
Rejected At-
Credits

Foxit PDF Reader < 4.3.1.0218 JavaScript File Write

Foxit PDF Reader <  4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.

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Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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References
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Score
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No data available for selected date range
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:VulnCheck
Assigner Org ID:83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
Published At:20 Aug, 2025 | 15:33
Updated At:15 May, 2026 | 11:13
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Foxit PDF Reader < 4.3.1.0218 JavaScript File Write

Foxit PDF Reader <  4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.

Affected Products
Vendor
Foxit Software IncorporatedFoxit Software
Product
Foxit PDF Reader
Modules
  • JavaScript API createDataObject()
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 0 before 4.3.1.0218 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-73CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-73
Description: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.08.4HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.4
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
CAPEC-126CAPEC-126 Path Traversal
CAPEC ID: CAPEC-126
Description: CAPEC-126 Path Traversal
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
finder
Chris Evans
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
exploit
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
technical-description
exploit
https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html
vendor-advisory
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write
third-party-advisory
Hyperlink: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
Resource:
exploit
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
Resource:
exploit
Hyperlink: http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
Resource:
technical-description
exploit
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html
Resource:
vendor-advisory
patch
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write
Resource:
third-party-advisory
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
exploit
Hyperlink: https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
Resource:
exploit
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
Resource:
exploit
Hyperlink: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
Resource:
exploit
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:disclosure@vulncheck.com
Published At:20 Aug, 2025 | 16:15
Updated At:22 Aug, 2025 | 18:09

Foxit PDF Reader <  4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.08.4HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 8.4
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CPE Matches
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-73Secondarydisclosure@vulncheck.com
CWE ID: CWE-73
Type: Secondary
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.htmldisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rbdisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978disclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.htmldisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-writedisclosure@vulncheck.com
N/A
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
N/A
https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
N/A
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
N/A
Hyperlink: http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Resource: N/A

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