Pdf EditorApplication · Foxit

CVE-2024-12751

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.0 Published 2024-12-30

Fix available

A fix is available. Upgrade to after 2024.3.0.26795 or later.

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81/100

Remediation priority · High

No privileges

Official description

NVD · unedited

Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25344.

Technical summary

dbcve analysis · high confidence

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's AcroForm handling component. The lack of proper validation of user-supplied data allows reading past the end of an allocated buffer, which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction via a malicious page or file.

MitigationUpdate Foxit PDF Reader to the vendor-patched version when available; until then, avoid opening untrusted PDF files and disable JavaScript execution in PDF settings to reduce attack surface.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions

NVD · CPE data

Pdf EditorApplication

Affected:>= 11.0.0, <= 11.2.11.54113>= 12.0.0, <= 12.1.8.15703>= 13.0.0, <= 13.1.4.23147>= 2023.1.0.15510, <= 2023.3.0.23028>= 2024.1.0.23997, <= 2024.3.0.26795

Pdf ReaderApplication

Affected:<= 2024.3.0.26795

CVSS breakdown

From the vector

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected?

dbcve checks

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Identify installed Foxit product

Open Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps and search for 'Foxit', or check Program Files for Foxit Software folder, or query registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for DisplayName containing 'Foxit'

Affected if Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor is installed
Get installed version number

Right-click the Foxit executable (e.g., FoxitReader.exe in the installation folder), select Properties, go to Details tab, and note the 'Product version' field; alternatively, check registry at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\Install or view version in Help > About Foxit within the application

Affected if Version falls within any of these ranges: 11.0.0 to 11.2.11.54113, 12.0.0 to 12.1.8.15703, 13.0.0 to 13.1.4.23147, 2023.1.0.15510 to 2023.3.0.23028, 2024.1.0.23997 to 2024.3.0.26795, or for Reader any version up to 2024.3.0.26795
Confirm AcroForm handling is active

This vulnerability affects the AcroForm handling component which processes PDF form fields automatically; no explicit user configuration needed as AcroForm support is built into Foxit's PDF rendering engine

Affected if The software loads or displays any PDF file containing AcroForm form fields, which is a standard PDF feature
Locate Foxit installation path

Check C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Foxit Software\ for the Foxit installation directory, or use command: dir /s /b 'C:\Program Files\Foxit*' and dir /s /b 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Foxit*'

Affected if Foxit software is installed in standard or non-standard locations

A user is affected if Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor is installed with a version number within the affected ranges (all versions up to 2024.3.0.26795 for Reader, or the specific ranges listed for Editor) and the application processes PDF files with AcroForm content.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

Remediation

dbcve · scoped

Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 2024.3.0.26795

Interim mitigation

Update Foxit PDF Reader to the vendor-patched version when available; until then, avoid opening untrusted PDF files and disable JavaScript execution in PDF settings to reduce attack surface.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Foxit PDF Reader: 2024.3.0.26795 or later (latest available); Foxit PDF Editor: latest version beyond 11.2.11.54113, 12.1.8.15703, 13.1.4.23147, or 2023.3.0.23028

1. Identify the exact Foxit product installed (PDF Reader or PDF Editor) and its current version by opening the application and navigating to Help > About
2. For Foxit PDF Reader: Visit the official Foxit website download page or check Help > Check for Updates to obtain the latest version
3. For Foxit PDF Editor: Visit the official Foxit website download page or check Help > Check for Updates to obtain the latest version
4. Download the latest version that addresses CVE-2024-12751 (version higher than the vulnerable releases)
5. Close all Foxit applications and any PDF files currently open
6. Run the installer for the updated version and follow the prompts to complete the installation
7. After installation, verify the new version by checking Help > About to confirm the patch was applied

Caveat Standard upgrade - review release notes for any feature changes or migration notes specific to your version

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Pdf Editor Scoped from the published advisory

Consultation2.0 h
Implementation4.0 h
Testing2.0 h
Review / QA1.0 h

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References

Primary sources

www.foxit.comVendor Advisory
www.zerodayinitiative.comThird Party Advisory
nvd.nist.govNVD record

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At a glance

A fix existsUpgrade to after 2024.3.0.26795 or later

Severity 7.8 High

Exploit likelihood EPSS, next 30 days 0.4%

Affects: Pdf Editor

Remediation

A high-priority fix

Fix this in Pdf Editor 9 hrs · Moderate

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Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

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