Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.3.25184 File link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.3.25184. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-12753. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.3.25184. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-12753 since 12/18/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213091 (Foxit PDF Editor < 11.2.12 / 12.1.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (213091). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 213091
Nessus Name: Foxit PDF Editor < 11.2.12 / 12.1.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/18/2024 🔍
12/30/2024 +12 days 🔍
12/31/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/09/2025 +220 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: ZDI-24-1739
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289810

Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2024 00:42
Updated: 08/09/2025 00:35
Changes: 12/31/2024 00:42 (64), 12/31/2024 16:12 (2), 02/16/2025 12:40 (3), 02/28/2025 14:03 (1), 02/28/2025 14:06 (4), 08/09/2025 00:35 (13)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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