Is CVE-2019-17145 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-17145 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-17145 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-17145 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-17145?

CVE-2019-17145 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-17145

CWE-121Published: October 25, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.6.0.25114. 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 conversion of DXF files to PDF. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9276.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-17145 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.