LOW CVSS 3.3
Published: 2021-05-07

CVE-2021-31445

foxitsoftware foxit_reader Security Advisory (CVE-2021-31445)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-31445 impacting foxitsoftware foxit_reader. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of U3D objects embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13244.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product foxitsoftware / foxit_reader
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-125

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-31445 impacting foxitsoftware foxit_reader.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-31445.yaml
id: cve-2021-31445

info:
  name: foxitsoftware foxit_reader - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-31445 affecting foxitsoftware foxit_reader.
    Evaluation: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576. User interaction ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-31445
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2021-31445
    cwe-id: CWE-125
  tags: cve,cve-2021-31445,foxitsoftware,foxit_reader,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "foxit_reader"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-31445.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-31445
# Target: foxitsoftware foxit_reader | CVSS: 3.3 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-31445 (foxitsoftware foxit_reader)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against foxitsoftware foxit_reader scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-31445.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-31445
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install foxit_reader 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade foxit_reader 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update foxit_reader

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i foxit_reader 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i foxit_reader

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-31445 in foxitsoftware foxit_reader?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update foxitsoftware foxit_reader packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-31445?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-31445?

CVE-2021-31445 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-31445
Weakness CWE-125
Vendor foxitsoftware
Product foxit_reader
Published 2021-05-07
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N