How severe is CVE-2023-32664?

CVE-2023-32664 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32664 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32664?

CVE-2023-32664 affects Foxit Pdf Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32664?

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-2023-32664 published?

CVE-2023-32664 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32664

CVE-2023-32664 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-843.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-843
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Reader
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32664?: A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Javascript checkThisBox method as implemented in Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15332. Specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can cause memory corruption and lead to remote code execution. User would need to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-32664?: CVE-2023-32664 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32664 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32664?: CVE-2023-32664 affects Foxit Pdf Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32664?: 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-2023-32664 published?: CVE-2023-32664 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:12.1.2.15332:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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