CVE-2018-19418: foxitsoftware pdf_activex Command Injection
CVSS: 9.3v2.0HighModified
Published 07-01-2021Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-19418 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Command Injection vulnerability in foxitsoftware pdf_activex. EPSS estimates a 8.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
8.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.34 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 07-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Foxit PDF ActiveX before 5.5.1 allows remote code execution via command injection because of the lack of a security permission control.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 9.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
8.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.34 pp
From 7.99% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score8.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (vimeo.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Foxitsoftware1 product
- pdf_activex< 5.5.1
1 vendor · 1 product