Which versions of Foxit Reader Plugin are affected by CVE-2013-10068?

CVE-2013-10068 presents critical security risk, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 9.4.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-10068?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-10068. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 54.7%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2013-10068?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Foxit Reader Plugin CVE-2013-10068

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-10068?

CVE-2013-10068 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 54.7%.

CRITICAL

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2025-08-05 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow RCE

9.4

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.4 CRITICAL

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 05, 2025 - 21:06 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 05, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Foxit Reader Plugin version 2.2.1.530, bundled with Foxit Reader 5.4.4.11281, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

AnalysisAI

Foxit Reader Plugin version 2.2.1.530, bundled with Foxit Reader 5.4.4.11281, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 54.7%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Foxit Reader Plugin version 2.2.1.530, bundled with Foxit Reader 5.4.4.11281, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Version information: version 2.2.1.530.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.