CVE-2012-4759

Name: CVE-2012-4759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-06T10:41:59.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4759 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in facebook_plugin.fpi in the Facebook plug-in in Foxit Reader 5.3.1.0606 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in facebook_plugin.fpi in the Facebook plug-in in Foxit Reader 5.3.1.0606 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	5.3.1.0606

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4759?

How severe is CVE-2012-4759?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4759 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4759?

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Source: NVD / NIST