HIGH
CVE-2018-19445
CWE-77Published: June 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A command injection can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API app.launchURL is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-19445 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
foxitsoftware1 product(s)
foxit pdf sdk activex
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-19445
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 17, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-19445 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.