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CVE-2024-30371: Foxit PDF Reader · Use After Free

Affects Foxit PDF ReaderSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Apr 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Foxit PDF ReaderAffected
  • =2023.3.0.23028
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released by Foxit, organizations should implement several practical mitigations: 1) Employ application whitelisting to restrict execution of untrusted PDF files or unknown applications. 2) Configure email gateways and web proxies to block or sandbox PDF files containing AcroForms or suspicious content. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected PDF attachments and visiting untrusted websites. 4) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behavior related to Foxit PDF Reader processes. 5) Consider temporarily disabling or restricting the use of Foxit PDF Reader in favor of alternative PDF readers with no known vulnerabilities. 6) Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a potential compromise. 7) Monitor vendor communications closely for patch releases and apply updates promptly. 8) Employ exploit mitigation technologies such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) to reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the attack vectors specific to this vulnerability and the affected product.

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-23355.

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