What is CVE-2024-9244?

CVE-2024-9244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.

How severe is CVE-2024-9244?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader

CVE-2024-9244

Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must firs…

EPSS: 0.000 (15.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Foxit Pdf Reader — versions 2024.1.0.23997

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

ZDI-24-1298 (x_research-advisory)
vendor-provided URL (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9244?: CVE-2024-9244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.
How severe is CVE-2024-9244?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.