CVE-2024-29072
Foxit Reader Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:07 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
1.5
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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-2024-1989 Added Reference https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Talos https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 28, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference Talos https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 [No types assigned] Added CWE Talos CWE-295 Added CVSS V3.1 Talos AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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