CVE-2023-39542
HIGHEPSS 88th pctlDescription
A code execution vulnerability exists in the Javascript saveAs API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356. A specially crafted malformed file can create arbitrary files, which can lead to remote 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.
How to fix
No published remediation has been found for this vulnerability's affected products yet.
Mitigation guidance may be in the linked vendor advisories in the References section below.
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CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 88% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-39952 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-8517 | Critical | 9.8 | 95% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-33053 | High | 8.8 | 86% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2023-4634 | Critical | 9.8 | 83% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2018-17246 | Critical | 9.8 | 82% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-43451 | Medium | 6.5 | 82% | KEV | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2023-39542?
No published fix for CVE-2023-39542 has been found yet. Check the linked vendor advisories for guidance as it becomes available.
Is CVE-2023-39542 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2023-39542 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 3.3% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 88% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2023-39542?
CVE-2023-39542 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-11-04.