MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2015-2789
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 30, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Foxit Cloud Safe Update Service in the Cloud plugin in Foxit Reader 6.1 through 7.0.6.1126 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% folder.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2789 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-2789. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
foxitsoftware1 product(s)
foxit reader
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130840/Foxit-Reader-7.0.6.1126-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36390Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-25Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031879Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2015-5235.phpThird Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130840/Foxit-Reader-7.0.6.1126-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36390Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-25Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031879Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2015-5235.phpThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-2789
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 30, 2015
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2789 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.