Description
In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| foxit | pdf_reader | <= 2023.3.0.23028 |
| foxit | pdf_editor | >= 11.0.0, <= 11.2.8.53842; >= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.4.15400 |
| foxit | pdf_editor | >= 13.0, < 13.0.1.21693 |
| foxit | pdf_editor | >= 2023.0, <= 2023.3.0.23028 |
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 15, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed