VDB-337572 · CVE-2025-66494 · EUVD-2025-204466

Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor prior 13.2.1/14.0.1/2025.2.1 on Windows PDF File Parser use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor on Windows and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component PDF File Parser. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-66494. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor on Windows. Affected is an unknown code of the component PDF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the PDF file parsing of Foxit PDF Reader before 2025.2.1, 14.0.1, and 13.2.1 on Windows. A PDF object managed by multiple parent objects could be freed while still being referenced, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The advisory is shared for download at foxit.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-66494 since 12/03/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 13.2.1, 14.0.1 or 2025.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2025-204466) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2894). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Editor

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (Foxit): 🔒

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: PDF Reader/PDF Editor 13.2.1/14.0.1/2025.2.1

Timelineinfo

12/03/2025 CVE reserved
12/19/2025 +16 days Advisory disclosed
12/19/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/20/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-66494 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-66494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337572
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2894 - Foxit PDF Reader und Editor: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2025 09:09
Updated: 12/20/2025 02:24
Changes: 12/19/2025 09:09 (65), 12/19/2025 16:14 (1), 12/20/2025 02:24 (7)
Complete: 🔍
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