CVE-2025-55310
CVE-2025-55310 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-494.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-202709
- Weakness: CWE-494
- Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows and macOS before 13.2 and 2025 before 2025.2. An attacker able to alter or replace the static HTML files used by the StartPage feature can cause the application to load malicious or compromised content upon startup. This may result in information disclosure, unauthorized data access, or other security impacts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-55310?
- An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows and macOS before 13.2 and 2025 before 2025.2. An attacker able to alter or replace the static HTML files used by the StartPage feature can cause the application to load malicious or compromised content upon startup. This may result in information disclosure, unauthorized data access, or other security impacts.
- How severe is CVE-2025-55310?
- CVE-2025-55310 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-55310 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-55310?
- CVE-2025-55310 primarily affects Foxit Pdf Editor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-55310?
- 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-2025-55310 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-55310 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-202709.
- When was CVE-2025-55310 published?
- CVE-2025-55310 was published on 2025-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2025.1.0.66692:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2025.1.0.27937:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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