Foxit PDF Reader PRC File Parsing 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 parsing of PRC files. 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-26784.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from foxit, from foxit, from microsoft and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-09-02T21:15:35.047
2025-09-08T13:52:16.540
Analyzed
CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 13.1.7.23637 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 2023.3.0.23028 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 2024.4.1.27687 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | 2025.1.0.27937 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_reader | < 2025.1.0.27937 | Yes |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | - | No |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 13.1.7.63027 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 2023.3.0.63083 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | ≤ 2024.4.1.66479 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_editor | 2025.1.0.66692 | Yes |
| Application | foxit | pdf_reader | ≤ 2025.1.0.66692 | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | macos | - | No |
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