CVE-2024-12751: Foxit PDF Reader · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects Foxit PDF ReaderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately verify if they use Foxit PDF Reader version 2024.2.3.25184 and plan to upgrade to a patched version once released by Foxit. Until a patch is available, implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized PDF readers or suspicious files. 2) Use endpoint protection solutions with behavioral detection to identify exploitation attempts. 3) Educate users to avoid opening PDFs from untrusted or unexpected sources, emphasizing phishing awareness. 4) Configure email gateways and web proxies to scan and block malicious PDF attachments or links. 5) Enable sandboxing or isolation technologies for PDF readers to limit the impact of potential exploits. 6) Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to PDF processing. 7) Consider disabling or restricting AcroForm functionality if not required for business processes. These targeted actions reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation and limit damage if an attack occurs.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25344.