Description
The application's update service, when checking for updates, loads certain system libraries from a search path that includes directories writable by low‑privileged users and is not strictly restricted to trusted system locations. Because these libraries may be resolved and loaded from user‑writable locations, a local attacker can place a malicious library there and have it loaded with SYSTEM privileges, resulting in local privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Editor | Versions 2025.3 and earlier |
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Reader | Versions 2025.3 and earlier |
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 1, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed