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CVE-2024-32488

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2024-32488 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitPdf Editor< 10.1.12.37872
FoxitPdf Editor>= 11.0.0, < 11.2.8.53842
FoxitPdf Editor>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.4.15400
FoxitPdf Editor>= 13.0.0, < 13.0.1.21693
FoxitPdf Editor>= 2023.1.0.15510, < 2023.3.0.23028
FoxitPdf Reader< 2023.3.0.23028

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32488?
In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.
How severe is CVE-2024-32488?
CVE-2024-32488 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-2024-32488?
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