HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-31435
HIGH

CVE-2021-31435

CWE-457Published: April 29, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.931. 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 CMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12331.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-31435 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:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

foxitsoftware1 product(s)
foxit studio photo
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

ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-478/
ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-478/

All References (4)

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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-478/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-478/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-31435
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-457
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 29, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-31435 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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