CVE-2026-57246 in PDF Editor
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2026
When dealing with abnormally constructed objects, there is a lack of argument validation; JavaScript triggers signature verification, but the signature plugin does not perform validation when copying the abnormal string, causing the application to crash.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/08/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical input validation flaw that manifests when applications process malformed or unexpectedly constructed objects within JavaScript environments. The issue stems from insufficient argument validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize or verify input parameters before processing. When abnormal string data is encountered during object manipulation, the signature verification process executes but lacks proper safeguards during the copying operation. This fundamental gap in validation creates a condition where maliciously crafted inputs can trigger application instability and potential system crashes.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the interaction between signature verification plugins and data handling routines within JavaScript runtime environments. When an application attempts to copy or process abnormal strings that have passed initial signature checks, the underlying copying mechanism fails to validate the integrity of the source data. This creates a path where malformed input can propagate through the system, ultimately leading to application termination or system instability. The vulnerability demonstrates poor defensive programming practices and highlights the importance of comprehensive input sanitization at multiple layers of software execution.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to system availability and stability. Applications utilizing signature verification plugins become susceptible to denial-of-service conditions when encountering malformed data inputs, potentially affecting critical business operations. The crash condition can be exploited by attackers to disrupt service availability or create opportunities for further exploitation attempts. Network services and web applications that rely on JavaScript processing are particularly vulnerable as they frequently encounter user-supplied data that may contain malformed constructs.
The vulnerability aligns with several cybersecurity frameworks including CWE-707, which addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in a different context, and CWE-129, which covers insufficient validation of array indices. From an ATT&CK perspective, this weakness maps to T1499.004 - Endpoint Denial of Service, where adversaries can leverage malformed inputs to cause system instability. The vulnerability also relates to T1595.001 - Network Device Discovery and T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as it can be exploited through various network input channels.
Effective mitigation strategies should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple levels including client-side sanitization, server-side parameter validation, and robust error handling mechanisms. Developers must ensure that all signature verification plugins include proper validation routines during data copying operations, implementing checks for string length, character encoding, and structural integrity before processing. Security controls should also incorporate automated monitoring for unusual crash patterns and implement rate limiting to prevent exploitation through repeated malformed input attempts. Regular security testing including fuzzing and malformed input validation should be integrated into development lifecycle processes to identify similar vulnerabilities before deployment.