CVE-2024-30337: Foxit PDF Reader · Use After Free
Affects Foxit PDF ReaderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% 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 2 Apr 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Foxit Software advisories closely and apply official patches or updates immediately once released for version 2023.3.0.23028 or affected versions. 2. Until patches are available, restrict the use of Foxit PDF Reader for opening PDFs from untrusted or unknown sources. 3. Employ endpoint protection solutions with advanced behavior-based detection and memory protection capabilities to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting use-after-free vulnerabilities. 4. Implement network-level defenses such as email filtering and web gateway controls to block malicious PDFs and URLs used in phishing campaigns. 5. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF attachments and links, emphasizing the need for caution with documents from unknown senders. 6. Consider deploying application whitelisting or sandboxing techniques to isolate PDF reader processes and limit the impact of potential exploitation. 7. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar memory corruption issues proactively. 8. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to mitigate damage in case of successful exploitation.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22704.