CVE-2020-17414 json
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798.
published 2020-10-13 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-9367
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.6%
- EPSS 2.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the configuration files used by the Foxit Reader Update Service. The issue results from incorrect permissions set on a resource used by the service. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-11229.
Exploit prediction
2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Foxit Reader
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
-
foxitsoftware.com
/support/security-bulletins.php
vendor-advisory
-
zerodayinitiative.com
/advisories/ZDI-20-1231/
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-17414
- NVD CVE-2020-17414
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