CVE-2024-32488 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-32488?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	< 10.1.12.37872
Foxit	Pdf Reader	< 2023.3.0.23028
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-280

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL fil...

How severe is CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-32488?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows.