How severe is CVE-2010-1239?

CVE-2010-1239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1239?

CVE-2010-1239 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1239?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-1239 published?

CVE-2010-1239 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1239

CVE-2010-1239 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1239?: Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
How severe is CVE-2010-1239?: CVE-2010-1239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1239?: CVE-2010-1239 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-1239 published?: CVE-2010-1239 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.0.0824:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.1.0901:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.1.0928:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.3.1030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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