CVE-2013-10068

CRITICALNVD 9.4Weaponized

9.4

Foxit Reader versions through 5.4.5.0114, including the bundled Foxit Reader Plugin 2.2.1.530, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS v3: 9.4
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 5, 2025

Last Modified

May 26, 2026

Advisory Details (5)

Auto-updated May 28, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet.

generic

Foxit Reader <= 5.4.5.0114 Plugin URL Processing Buffer Overflow | Advisories | VulnCheck

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-reader-plugin-url-processing-buffer-overflow

generic

Foxit Reader Firefox Plugin URL File Name RCE | Tenable®

https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/64094

generic🟡 PoC Available

Foxit Reader Plugin - URL Processing Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) - Windows remote Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24502

generic🟡 PoC Available

Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 Firefox Plugin - 'npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll' Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC) - Windows dos Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23944

generic

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/foxit_reader_plugin_url_bof.rb

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-121Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/foxit_reader_plugin_url_bof✓ verified
First seen Jan 7, 2013
Foxit Reader Plugin URL Processing Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2013-10068?

CVE-2013-10068 is a critical vulnerability published on August 5, 2025. Foxit Reader versions through 5.4.5.0114, including the bundled Foxit Reader Plugin 2.2.1.530, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer,…

When was CVE-2013-10068 disclosed?

CVE-2013-10068 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 5, 2025, with the most recent update on May 26, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2013-10068 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-10068 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-10068?

CVE-2013-10068 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.4 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 0.0.

How do I remediate CVE-2013-10068?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2013-10068, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2013-10068

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📋 Advisory Details (5)

Foxit Reader <= 5.4.5.0114 Plugin URL Processing Buffer Overflow | Advisories | VulnCheck

Foxit Reader Firefox Plugin URL File Name RCE | Tenable®

Foxit Reader Plugin - URL Processing Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) - Windows remote Exploit

Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 Firefox Plugin - 'npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll' Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC) - Windows dos Exploit

Weakness Classification(1)

Data Freshness Timeline

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