Vulnerability identifier: #VU87286

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

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 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 2023.3.0.23028

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 12.0.0.0601 - 12.1.4.15400, 11.0.0.0510 - 11.2.8.53842, 2023.1.0.15510 - 2023.3.23028, 13.0.0.21632 - 13.0.1.61866, 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.12.37872

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External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+2024.1+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+2024.12024-03-05+00%3A00%3A00

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Q & A

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.