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CVE-2025-32451

Foxit Pdf Reader vulnerability

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.58%
  1. Published13 Aug 2025

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader 2025.1.0.27937 due to the use of an uninitialized pointer. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Foxit Pdf Reader2025.1.0.27937

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-2025-32451 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-32451 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.

How severe is CVE-2025-32451?

CVE-2025-32451 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-32451?

Affected products include Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32451?

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.