Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 11.2.9.53938 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 2024.2.1.25153 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-29072?
CVE-2024-29072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low p...
How severe is CVE-2024-29072?
CVE-2024-29072 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-29072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows.