How severe is CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32488?

CVE-2024-32488 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-2024-32488?

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-2024-32488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30292.

When was CVE-2024-32488 published?

CVE-2024-32488 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32488

CVE-2024-32488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30292
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32488?: In Foxit PDF Reader and Editor before 2024.1, Local Privilege Escalation could occur during update checks because weak permissions on the update-service folder allow attackers to place crafted DLL files there.
How severe is CVE-2024-32488?: CVE-2024-32488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32488?: CVE-2024-32488 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-2024-32488?: 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-2024-32488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30292.
When was CVE-2024-32488 published?: CVE-2024-32488 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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