Is CVE-2023-40194 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40194 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40194 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40194 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40194?

CVE-2023-40194 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-40194

CWE-73Published: November 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in the Javascript exportDataObject API of Foxit Reader 12.1.3.15356 due to mistreatment of whitespace characters. A specially crafted malicious file can create files at arbitrary locations, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40194 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.