What is CVE-2023-33240?

CVE-2023-33240 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor that allows local privilege escalation when installed to a non-default directory on Windows.

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor are affected by CVE-2023-33240?

Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 12.1.1.15289, and Foxit PDF Editor versions up to and including 12.1.1.15289, 11.2.5.53785, and 10.1.11.37866 are affected by CVE-2023-33240.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-33240?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-33240 by installing Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor to a non-default directory on Windows and then using the program to escalate privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33240?

CVE-2023-33240 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33240?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33240 in the security bulletins on the Foxit website.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-33240

high

7.8

19/5/2023

26/5/2023

CVE-2023-33240

First published: Fri May 19 2023(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Reader (12.1.1.15289 and earlier) and Foxit PDF Editor (12.1.1.15289 and all previous 12.x versions, 11.2.5.53785 and all previous 11.x versions, and 10.1.11.37866 and earlier) on Windows allows Local Privilege Escalation when installed to a non-default directory because unprivileged users have access to an executable file of a system service. This is fixed in 12.1.2.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Editor	<=10.1.11.37866
Foxit PDF Editor	>=11.0.0<=11.2.5.53785
Foxit PDF Editor	>=12.0.0<=12.1.1.15289
Foxit PDF Reader	<=12.1.1.15289
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33240?
CVE-2023-33240 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor that allows local privilege escalation when installed to a non-default directory on Windows.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor are affected by CVE-2023-33240?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 12.1.1.15289, and Foxit PDF Editor versions up to and including 12.1.1.15289, 11.2.5.53785, and 10.1.11.37866 are affected by CVE-2023-33240.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-33240?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-33240 by installing Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor to a non-default directory on Windows and then using the program to escalate privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-33240?
CVE-2023-33240 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33240?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-33240 in the security bulletins on the Foxit website.

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