CVE-2022-37332

HIGH

Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430 - Use-After-Free via JavaScript Media Player API

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2022-37332. PoCs published by SpiralBL0CK.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2022-37332, targeting Foxit PDF Reader. The exploit leverages JIT spraying and UAF (Use-After-Free) techniques to achieve remote code execution (RCE).

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.0.1.12430. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory via misusing media player API, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by SpiralBL0CK · poc
https://github.com/SpiralBL0CK/CVE-2022-37332-RCE-

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2022-37332, targeting Foxit PDF Reader. The exploit leverages JIT spraying and UAF (Use-After-Free) techniques to achieve remote code execution (RCE).

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Foxit PDF Reader (Version: 9.0.1.1049)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open a malicious PDF file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1602

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0135
EPSS Percentile 67.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
foxit/pdf_reader 12.0.1.12430
Published Nov 21, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026