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. 19, 2025, 2:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-13941
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 |
Solution
- 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 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-13941
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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