Untrusted search path in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU101826
Published: December 18, 2024 / Updated: December 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101826
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path during application update. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 11.2.12.54161, 12.1.9.15762, 13.1.5.23566, 2024.4.0.27683
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2024.4.0.27683
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2024.4.0.27683