What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29072?

CVE-2024-29072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-29072?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-29072. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Pdf Reader CVE-2024-29072

HIGH

Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)

2024-05-28 talos-cna@cisco.com

Privilege Escalation Pdf Reader Pdf Editor Foxit

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: cisco

Severity by source

Vendor (cisco) PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (cisco) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: cisco

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 28, 2024 - 14:15 cve.org

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionCVE.org

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege.

AnalysisAI

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-295. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Foxit Reader 2024.2.0.25138. The vulnerability occurs due to improper certification validation of the updater executable before executing it. A low privilege user can trigger the update action which can result in unexpected elevation of privilege. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

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.