What is CVE-2024-12753?

CVE-2024-12753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-12-30.

How severe is CVE-2024-12753?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor

CVE-2024-12753

Foxit PDF Reader Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the installer process to create an arbitrary file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25408.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Foxit Pdf_editor
Foxit Pdf Reader — versions 2024.2.3.25184
Foxit Pdf_reader
Microsoft Windows

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12753?: CVE-2024-12753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-12-30.
How severe is CVE-2024-12753?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.