Foxit PDF Reader Reader Update Service uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Foxit PDF Reader. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Reader Update Service. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-9330. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit PDF Reader (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Reader Update Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element 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 Foxit Reader Update Service. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25709.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-9330. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1815). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Foxit PDF Reader
  • Foxit PDF Editor

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/21/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/13/2025 +114 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-9330 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9330
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321016
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1815 - Foxit PDF Editor und Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2025 22:58
Updated: 12/13/2025 15:39
Changes: 08/21/2025 22:58 (51), 09/05/2025 01:43 (12), 12/13/2025 15:39 (7)
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