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CVE-2025-9330

Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Foxit Reader Update Service. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25709.

Published

2025-09-02T21:15:35.703

Last Modified

2025-09-08T13:52:46.100

Status

Analyzed

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 7.8 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-427
Affected Vendors & Products
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
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