Vulnerability identifier: #VU75356
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Description
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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.1.15289
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.11.37866, 11.0.0.0510 - 11.2.5.53785, 12.0.0.0601 - 12.1.1.15289
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.