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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1739/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
08 Aug 2025, 17:48
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.3 |
| References | () https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1739/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| First Time |
Foxit
Foxit pdf Editor Microsoft windows Microsoft Foxit pdf Reader |
30 Dec 2024, 21:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-12-30 21:15
Updated : 2025-08-08 17:48
NVD link : CVE-2024-12753
Mitre link : CVE-2024-12753
JSON object : View
Products Affected
foxit
- pdf_reader
- pdf_editor
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')