VDB-376794 · CVE-2026-57240 · WID-SEC-2026-2241

Foxit PDF Editor up to 2026.1.1 PDF File use after free

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4.1	$0-$5k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Foxit PDF Editor. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-57240. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Foxit PDF Editor. Affected is an unknown code block of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript deletes the PDF fields, the subsequent logic still uses the old field pointers, resulting in invalid pointer references and causing the application to crash.

The advisory is available at foxit.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-57240 since 06/24/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/13/2026).

Upgrading to version 2026.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2241). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Reader

Productinfo

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Editor

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: PDF Editor 2026.1.2

Timelineinfo

06/24/2026 CVE reserved
07/08/2026 +14 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/13/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-57240 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376794
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2241 - Foxit PDF Editor und PDF Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 10:47
Updated: 07/13/2026 09:29
Changes: 07/08/2026 10:47 (18), 07/08/2026 10:48 (33), 07/08/2026 17:53 (7), 07/13/2026 09:26 (2), 07/13/2026 09:29 (5)
Complete: 🔍
Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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