CVE-2024-29072

Name: CVE-2024-29072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-28T14:15:12.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29072 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 11.2.9.53938
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.6.15509
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.1.22432
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 2023.1.0.15510, <= 2023.3.0.23028
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 2024.1.0.23997, <= 2024.2.1.25153
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 2024.2.1.25153

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29072?

How severe is CVE-2024-29072?

CVE-2024-29072 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29072?

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