How severe is CVE-2025-32451?

CVE-2025-32451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-32451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-32451?

CVE-2025-32451 affects Foxit Pdf Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32451?

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-2025-32451 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-32451 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24572.

When was CVE-2025-32451 published?

CVE-2025-32451 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-32451

CVE-2025-32451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-824.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24572
Weakness: CWE-824
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Reader
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader 2025.1.0.27937 due to the use of an uninitialized pointer. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-32451?: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader 2025.1.0.27937 due to the use of an uninitialized pointer. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption and result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2025-32451?: CVE-2025-32451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-32451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-32451?: CVE-2025-32451 affects Foxit Pdf Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-32451?: 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-2025-32451 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-32451 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24572.
When was CVE-2025-32451 published?: CVE-2025-32451 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2025.1.0.27937:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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