CVE-2023-33240

Name: CVE-2023-33240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-19T06:15:08.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader (12.1.1.15289 and earlier) and Foxit PDF Editor (12.1.1.15289 and all previous 12.x versions, 11.2.5.53785 and all previous 11.x versions, and 10.1.11.37866 and earlier) on Windows allows Local Privilege Escalation when installed to a non-default directory because unprivileged users have access to an executable file of a system service. This is fixed in 12.1.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PDF Reader (12.1.1.15289 and earlier) and Foxit PDF Editor (12.1.1.15289 and all previous 12.x versions, 11.2.5.53785 and all previous 11.x versions, and 10.1.11.37866 and earlier) on Windows allows Local Privilege Escalation when installed to a non-default directory because unprivileged users have access to an executable file of a system service. This is fixed in 12.1.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 10.1.11.37866
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.2.5.53785
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.1.15289
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 12.1.1.15289

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33240?

How severe is CVE-2023-33240?

CVE-2023-33240 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33240?

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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Source: NVD / NIST