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CVE-2024-29072

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-05-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2024-29072
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.46%

Original NVD Description

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.

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