Is CVE-2018-14289 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-14289 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-14289 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-14289 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14289?

CVE-2018-14289 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2018-14289

CWE-125Published: July 31, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. 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 parsing of PDF documents. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6221.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-14289 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.