CVE-2024-30343: 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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2024-30343 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until a patch is released, restrict the use of Foxit PDF Reader for opening untrusted or unsolicited PDF files. 3. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of PDF readers, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 4. Implement email filtering and attachment scanning to detect and block malicious PDFs before reaching end users. 5. Educate users about the risks of opening PDFs from unknown or suspicious sources to reduce the likelihood of triggering the vulnerability. 6. Consider using alternative PDF readers with a strong security track record or those that have already patched this vulnerability. 7. Enable exploit mitigation technologies such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) on endpoints to hinder exploitation attempts. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on document handling workflows to identify and remediate related risks.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation 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 Annotation objects. 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-22721.