CVE-2021-41780: foxit pdf_editor Use After Free
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 29-08-2022Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-41780 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Use After Free vulnerability in foxit pdf_editor. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.79%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.79% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.79%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Foxit3 products
- pdf_editor≥ 11.0, < 11.1
- pdf_reader≥ 11.0, < 11.1
- phantompdf< 10.1.6
1 vendor · 3 products