#VU87286 Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) 

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#VU87286 Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Published: March 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87286
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Software 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 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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