CVE-2024-25648
Foxit Reader Use-After-Free Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a ComboBox widget. A specially crafted JavaScript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, 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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 30, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 22, 2025, 2:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-25648
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Foxit PDF Editor to version 2024.2, 13.1, 12.1.5, 11.2.9, 11.1.7, or later.
- Upgrade Foxit PDF Reader to version 2024.2 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-25648 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-25648.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-25648 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-25648
weaknesses.
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CVE-2024-25648 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2023.1.0.15510 up to (including) 2023.3.0.23028 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 11.2.8.53842 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0.12394 up to (including) 12.1.4.15400 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0.0.21632 up to (including) 13.0.1.21693 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 11.1.6.0109 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2023.1.0.55583 up to (including) 2023.3.0.63083 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 13.0.0.61829 up to (including) 13.0.1.61866 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0.0601 up to (including) 12.1.2.55366 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2024.1.0.63682:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.63682:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CVE: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Talos: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a ComboBox widget. A specially crafted JavaScript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, 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. Added Reference Talos https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 [No types assigned] Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1959 [No types assigned] Added CWE Talos CWE-416 Added CVSS V3.1 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H