CVE-2024-29072: pdf editor Cert Validation Flaw

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

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
microsoft	windows	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1989

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29072? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-29072? +

CVE-2024-29072 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29072? +

CVE-2024-29072 affects products from foxit, microsoft, specifically: pdf_editor, pdf_reader, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29072? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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