CVE-2025-13941 (GCVE-0-2025-13941)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-19 01:51 – Updated: 2025-12-19 14:53
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit PDF Reader/Editor Update Service. During plugin installation, incorrect file system permissions are assigned to resources used by the update service. A local attacker with low privileges could modify or replace these resources, which are later executed by the service, resulting in execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-19 14:53 UTC
CWE
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Reader |
Affected:
Versions 2025.2.1 and earlier
Affected: Versions 14.0.1 and earlier Affected: Versions 13.2.1 and eariler |
guessed | |
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Editor |
Affected:
Versions 2025.2.1 and earlier
Affected: Versions 14.0.1 and earlier Affected: Versions 13.2.1 and eariler |
guessed |
Date Public
2025-12-18 16:00
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