CVE-2023-33240: High severity Foxit PDF Editor vulnerability

Published May 19, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
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
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Foxit PDF Reader / Foxit PDF Editor (Windows) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.1.2

Event History

May 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33240?

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

5

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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