CVE-2022-24955 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor due to uncontrolled search path elements.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-24955?
CVE-2022-24955 is a critical vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 11 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Foxit PDF Reader before 11.2.1 and Foxit PDF Editor before 11.2.1 have an Uncontrolled Search Path Element for DLL files.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24955?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24955?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24955 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-24955 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24955 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
- CVE-2022-28104 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2022-24954 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2026-91798 Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Updater Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2026-91800 Foxit PDF Editor installer local privilege escalation
- CVE-2026-91803 Security Vulnerability Report – Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Updater DLL Search Path Hijacking
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5f6-v2fm-qcrh.