CVE-2022-24955
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24955 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader before 11.2.1 and Foxit PDF Editor before 11.2.1 have an Uncontrolled Search Path Element for DLL files.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader before 11.2.1 and Foxit PDF Editor before 11.2.1 have an Uncontrolled Search Path Element for DLL files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 11.1.0.52543 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 10.1.6.37749 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 11.0.1.0719, <= 11.2.0.53415 |
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24955?
Foxit PDF Reader before 11.2.1 and Foxit PDF Editor before 11.2.1 have an Uncontrolled Search Path Element for DLL files.
How severe is CVE-2022-24955?
CVE-2022-24955 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24955?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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