CVE-2024-25858
CVE-2024-25858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-450.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23165
- Weakness: CWE-450
- Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Foxit PDF Reader before 2024.1 and PDF Editor before 2024.1, code execution via JavaScript could occur because of an unoptimized prompt message for users to review parameters of commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25858?
- In Foxit PDF Reader before 2024.1 and PDF Editor before 2024.1, code execution via JavaScript could occur because of an unoptimized prompt message for users to review parameters of commands.
- How severe is CVE-2024-25858?
- CVE-2024-25858 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-25858 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-25858?
- CVE-2024-25858 primarily affects Foxit Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-25858?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-25858 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-25858 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23165.
- When was CVE-2024-25858 published?
- CVE-2024-25858 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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