CVE-2011-3691

CVE-2011-3691 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Foxit Reader before 5.0.2.0718 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll, dwrite.dll, or msdrm.dll in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3691?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Foxit Reader before 5.0.2.0718 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll, dwrite.dll, or msdrm.dll in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-3691?
CVE-2011-3691 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3691 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3691?
CVE-2011-3691 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3691?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3691 published?
CVE-2011-3691 was published on 2011-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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