Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU75356
Published: April 19, 2023 / Updated: June 17, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75356
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
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 default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application, if application is installed in a non-standard directory. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
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 10.1.12.37872, 11.2.6.53790, 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 12.1.2.15332