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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-13941
Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit PDF Reader/Editor Update Service. During plugin installation, incorrect file system permissions are assigned to resources used by the update service. A local attacker with low privileges could modify or replace these resources, which are later executed by the service, resulting in execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 19, 2025, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 23, 2025, 5:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-13941 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Foxit pdf_editor
2 Foxit pdf_reader
1 Microsoft windows
: Total Affected Vendor : 2 | Products : 3
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Address file permission issues in the update service to prevent privilege escalation.
  • Review and correct file system permissions for update service resources.
  • Ensure the update service runs with least privilege.
  • Apply vendor patches for Foxit PDF Reader/Editor.
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-2025-13941.

URL Resource
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-13941 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.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 23, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *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 from (including) 2024.1.0.23997 up to (including) 2024.4.1.27687 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 13.2.1.23955 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 14.0.0.33046 up to (including) 14.0.1.33197 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2025.1.0.27937 up to (including) 2025.2.1.33197 *cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2025.2.1.33197 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2

    Dec. 19, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit PDF Reader/Editor Update Service. During plugin installation, incorrect file system permissions are assigned to resources used by the update service. A local attacker with low privileges could modify or replace these resources, which are later executed by the service, resulting in execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-732
    Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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