CVE-2023-27363
Foxit Pdf Editor ≤ 10.1.11.37866
Raw vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVSS and EPSS are reproduced from their sources (NVD, FIRST EPSS). Risk Priority is our own derived reading, not an NVD score.
Summary
CVE-2023-27363 is a high-severity Exposed Dangerous Method or Function (CWE-749) vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor. Its CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Junk Data (T1001.001); ranked in the top 1% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
The strongest mitigations our analysis identified map to AC-3 (Access Enforcement) and AC-6 (Least Privilege) — see the control section below for these in your framework.
Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary
Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.
CVE-2023-27363 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader that stems from the exportXFAData method exposing a JavaScript interface capable of writing arbitrary files. The flaw, tracked as ZDI-CAN-19697 and assigned CWE-749, affects installations of the PDF reader and carries a CVSS 3.0 score of 7.8.
An attacker can exploit the issue by convincing a target to open a malicious PDF or visit a malicious page, after which arbitrary code executes in the context of the current user. No special privileges are required beyond the user interaction needed to trigger the file or page.
Public advisories from Foxit and the Zero Day Initiative are available at the referenced URLs and address the vulnerability through security bulletins.
The EPSS score has reached a current value of 0.7947 with a recorded peak of 0.8213, indicating sustained exploitation interest following disclosure.
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-31139
Vulnerability Data
Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must…
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visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.
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Mitigating Controls
Control response
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- 4 hardening rules · 2 OS baselines
V8.2.1
Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5) AI
Access enforcement directly stops unauthorized callers from invoking dangerous API methods or functions.
Least privilege restricts which users or processes may reach dangerous methods, limiting exposure.
Least functionality removes or disables non-essential dangerous methods from the exposed interface altogether.
Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Vulnerability identification processes will surface exposed dangerous methods during assessment.
Enforcing least-privilege authorization directly prevents unrestricted dangerous API methods.
Logical access controls at the network/environment layer can limit reachability of exposed functions.
Secure SDLC practices stop developers from exposing dangerous functions in the first place.
Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Hardening callouts derived
Configuration rules from DISA STIG baselines that bear on weaknesses of the type cited by this CVE. Each rule is shown with the relationship its mapping actually records, against the CWE it was authored against. Derived via CVE→CWE over `controls_xwalks` (higher-evidence rows only; rows rated `none` are excluded).
Ubuntu 22.04 (3 rules)
- V-260559 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS must ensure only users who need access to security functions are part of sudo group. blocks CWE-749
- V-260529 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS must be configured so that remote X connections are disabled, unless to fulfill documented and validated mission requirements. blocks CWE-749
- V-260557 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS must be configured to use AppArmor. blocks CWE-749
Ubuntu 24.04 (1 rule)
- V-270748 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS must ensure only users who need access to security functions are part of sudo group. blocks CWE-749