CVE-2025-9330: foxit pdf_editor Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-9330 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in foxit pdf_editor. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 02-09-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-09-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 Foxit Reader Update Service. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25709.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.