HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-13318
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-13318

CWE-134Published: October 4, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723. 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 processing of the util.printf Javascript method. The application processes the %p parameter in the format string, allowing heap addresses to be returned to the script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8544.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-13318 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

foxitsoftware2 product(s)
readerphantompdf
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/
ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/

All References (4)

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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-13318
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-134
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 4, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-13318 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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