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CVE-2024-29072

Foxit Pdf Editor privilege escalation

8.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.46%
  1. Published28 May 2024

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Foxit Pdf Editor≥ 12.0.0 ≤ 12.1.6.15509 · ≥ 13.0.0 ≤ 13.1.1.22432 · ≥ 2023.1.0.15510 ≤ 2023.3.0.23028 · ≥ 2024.1.0.23997 ≤ 2024.2.1.25153
Foxit Pdf Reader≤ 2024.2.1.25153

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-29072 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-29072 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.46%.

How severe is CVE-2024-29072?

CVE-2024-29072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-29072?

Affected products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29072?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.