CVE-2024-49576

Name: CVE-2024-49576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-18T16:15:13.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a checkbox CBF_Widget 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 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.3.0.26795 handles a checkbox CBF_Widget 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

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 11.2.11.54113
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.8.15703
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.4.23147
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 2023.1.0.15510, <= 2023.3.0.23028
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 2024.1.0.23997, <= 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 2024.3.0.26795

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2093Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49576?

How severe is CVE-2024-49576?

CVE-2024-49576 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49576?

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Source: NVD / NIST