CVE-2024-25575

Name: CVE-2024-25575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-30T15:15:52.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 17.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25575 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion vulnerability vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Lock object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 17.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A type confusion vulnerability vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Lock object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

17.72%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 11.2.8.53842
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0.12394, <= 12.1.4.15400
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 13.0.0.21632, <= 13.0.1.21693
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 2023.1.0.15510, <= 2023.3.0.23028
Foxit	Pdf Editor	2024.1.0.23997
Foxit	Pdf Reader	2024.1.0.23997
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 11.1.6.0109
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0.0601, <= 12.1.2.55366
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 13.0.0.61829, <= 13.0.1.61866

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25575?

How severe is CVE-2024-25575?

CVE-2024-25575 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25575?

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Source: NVD / NIST