How severe is CVE-2019-17183?

CVE-2019-17183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-17183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17183?

CVE-2019-17183 affects Foxitsoftware Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17183?

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-2019-17183 published?

CVE-2019-17183 was published on 2019-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17183

CVE-2019-17183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Reader
Published: 2019-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foxit Reader before 9.7 allows an Access Violation and crash if insufficient memory exists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17183?: Foxit Reader before 9.7 allows an Access Violation and crash if insufficient memory exists.
How severe is CVE-2019-17183?: CVE-2019-17183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-17183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17183?: CVE-2019-17183 affects Foxitsoftware Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17183?: 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-2019-17183 published?: CVE-2019-17183 was published on 2019-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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