CVE-2022-43310 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can escalate privileges by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element in Foxit Reader's DLL loading mechanism.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-43310?
CVE-2022-43310 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Foxit Software released Foxit Reader v11.2.118.51569 allows attackers to escalate privileges when searching for DLL libraries without specifying an absolute path.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43310?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43310?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43310 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-43310 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43310 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v33q-grx6-58x9.