How severe is CVE-2018-19445?

CVE-2018-19445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19445?

CVE-2018-19445 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19445?

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

When was CVE-2018-19445 published?

CVE-2018-19445 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19445

CVE-2018-19445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex
Published: 2019-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API app.launchURL is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19445?: A command injection can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031 when the JavaScript API app.launchURL is used. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-19445?: CVE-2018-19445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19445?: CVE-2018-19445 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Sdk Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19445 published?: CVE-2018-19445 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_sdk_activex:*:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*

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