CVE-2010-1239
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs...
CVE-2010-1239 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published April 5, 2010. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.53%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.53%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Adobe Reader - Escape From '.PDF' Execute Embedded Executable | 2010-03-31 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
- Record
CVE-2010-1239- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
- Record
CVE-2010-1239- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-1269No score
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
- Record
EUVD-2010-1269- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-54xc-2c9p-qfwjNo score
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs...
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
- Record
GHSA-54xc-2c9p-qfwj- Weakness
- CWE-94
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570177
blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf
foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1239
github.com/advisories/GHSA-54xc-2c9p-qfwj