CVE-2024-12752: Foxit PDF Reader · Memory Buffer Overflow
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 25% 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
To mitigate CVE-2024-12752, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately monitor for and apply any official patches or updates released by Foxit for version 2024.2.3.25184 or later. 2) Until patches are available, restrict or disable the use of Foxit PDF Reader for opening untrusted or unsolicited PDF files, especially those containing AcroForms. 3) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of Foxit PDF Reader, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 4) Educate users about the risks of opening PDFs from unknown or untrusted sources and implement email filtering to block or quarantine suspicious attachments. 5) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected memory access or code execution patterns. 6) Consider alternative PDF readers with a strong security track record for handling sensitive documents until the vulnerability is resolved. 7) Regularly back up critical data and ensure recovery plans are in place to mitigate potential ransomware or destructive attacks stemming from exploitation. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the attack surface related to AcroForms and user interaction vectors.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Memory Corruption 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 memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25345.