# CVE-2015-2789: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2015-03-30 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73432
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130840/Foxit-Reader-7.0.6.1126-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031879
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-25
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2015-5235.php
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36390
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36390

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