How severe is CVE-2021-38565?

CVE-2021-38565 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38565?

CVE-2021-38565 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38565?

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-2021-38565 published?

CVE-2021-38565 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38565

CVE-2021-38565 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It allows writing to arbitrary files via submitForm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38565?: An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It allows writing to arbitrary files via submitForm.
How severe is CVE-2021-38565?: CVE-2021-38565 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38565?: CVE-2021-38565 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38565?: 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-2021-38565 published?: CVE-2021-38565 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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