Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU87286
Published: March 8, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87286
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-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 on the folder in which the update service is executed. A local user can place a malicious DLL file into the update directory and execute arbitrary code with elevated 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) - update to 2024.1.0.23997
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2024.1.0.23997
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2024.1.0.23997