#VU97911 Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)

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#VU97911 Incorrect default permissions in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)

Published: October 1, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97911
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/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 Editor for Mac (formerly 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 for files in the "/usr/local/share/foxit" folder that are set by the application during the deactivation or uninstallation if the application is reinstalled without prior uninstallation. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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