Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU120224

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2025-13941

Published: December 19, 2025 / Updated: December 23, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU120224

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: CVE-2025-13941

CWE-ID: CWE-732

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 incorrect privilege assignment when installing plugins. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Affected software

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

How to mitigate CVE-2025-13941

Install updates from vendor's website.

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 13.2.2.24014, 14.0.2.33402, 2025.3.0.35737
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2025.3.0.35737

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