CVE-2024-30362: 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, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately monitor Foxit's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2024-30362 and apply updates as soon as they become available.
- Until patched, restrict the use of Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3.0.23028, especially in high-risk environments.
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized PDF readers or suspicious processes.
- Employ network-level controls to block or scan incoming PDF files from untrusted or external sources using advanced threat detection tools capable of detecting malformed PDFs.
- Educate users about the risks of opening PDFs from unknown or untrusted sources and encourage verification before opening attachments or links.
- Use sandboxing or isolated environments for opening PDFs when possible to contain potential exploitation.
- Monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems for unusual behavior related to Foxit PDF Reader processes.
- Consider temporarily switching to alternative PDF readers with no known vulnerabilities until a patch is released.
Description
Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing 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 parsing of PDF files. 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-22798.