How severe is CVE-2015-2789?

CVE-2015-2789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2789?

CVE-2015-2789 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-2789 published?

CVE-2015-2789 was published on 2015-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2789

CVE-2015-2789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Published: 2015-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Foxit Cloud Safe Update Service in the Cloud plugin in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 7.0.6.1126 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2789?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Foxit Cloud Safe Update Service in the Cloud plugin in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 7.0.6.1126 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
How severe is CVE-2015-2789?: CVE-2015-2789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2789?: CVE-2015-2789 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2789 published?: CVE-2015-2789 was published on 2015-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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