CVE-2010-1239: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1239: Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certai...

Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects old Foxit Reader versions before 3.2.1.0401. A malicious PDF could cause the reader to start local programs or programs embedded inside the PDF. For executives, the main concern is legacy desktop exposure where users open untrusted PDFs. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints still running Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401, especially unmanaged legacy systems or archived desktop images used to open PDFs. Prioritize remediation where legacy Foxit Reader remains in use. The issue is old, but the impact is serious because user-opened PDFs can become a program execution path. Mitigation focus: Inventory Foxit Reader installations and identify versions earlier than 3.2.1.0401.; Upgrade affected Foxit Reader installations using Foxit’s security update or current vendor guidance.; Remove legacy Foxit Reader from unsupported systems and golden images..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context

These mappings and lookup hints may be relevant to the vulnerability behavior, CWE, affected product, or exposure path. Glexia-inferred context is not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, CWE, or CVE Program mapping.

ATT&CK lookup starting points

Use these exact CWE pages and searches to review the Glexia ATT&CK library from this CVE's weakness and description context.

cve · low confidence lookup

CVE-2010-1239 mapping review

Open the CVE-to-ATT&CK bridge for reviewed, inferred, or future official mappings tied to this CVE.

Open ATT&CK lookup

Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 5, 2010, 15:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

These fields come from the CVE record and ADP containers, not from Glexia's Take. They preserve time-varying source decisions such as CISA SSVC, KEV status, CVSS metrics, and provider references.

0CVSS vectors

0Timeline events

0ADP providers

1Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/an/an/aListed

Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.