CVE-2025-32451 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader 2025.1.0.27937 due to the use of an uninitialized pointer. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Reader	2025.1.0.27937

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-824

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2202ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2202

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-32451?

CVE-2025-32451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader 2025.1.0.27937 due to the use of an uninitialized pointer. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this...

How severe is CVE-2025-32451?

CVE-2025-32451 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-32451?

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