CVE-2023-37330

Kofax Power PDF exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Kofax Power PDF exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kofax Power PDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the exportAsText method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows the attacker to write arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-20230.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Affected: Kofax Power PDF
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-925/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37330?
CVE-2023-37330 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37330?
To fix CVE-2023-37330, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-37330 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37330 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37330?
CVE-2023-37330 affects Kofax Power PDF.
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