Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects older Foxit Reader installations. A user already on the machine could abuse the Foxit Cloud Update Service during a Cloud plugin update condition to gain higher privileges. The main business risk is endpoint compromise escalation on systems still running Foxit Reader 6.1, 6.2.x, or 7.x before 7.2.2. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints with Foxit Reader 6.1, 6.2.x, or 7.x before 7.2.2 and the Foxit Cloud Update Service present. Current deployments may be unaffected if Foxit Reader has been upgraded or removed. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with escalation risk. It is not supported here as actively exploited, but vulnerable installations could help an attacker or malicious insider gain greater control after local access. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for affected Foxit Reader versions.; Upgrade Foxit Reader beyond 7.2.2 using vendor guidance.; Remove unsupported Foxit Reader versions where upgrade is impractical..
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- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#FRD-35CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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