Foxit PDF Editor/PDF Reader up to 2026.1.1 Synchronization null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Synchronization. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-57244. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Synchronization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

After JavaScript resetting the form, the synchronization process lacks re-entry protection and object lifecycle verification, resulting in the failure of the control pointer during the traversal process. After the pointer fails, it still continues to dereference, causing the application to crash.

It is possible to read the advisory at foxit.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-57244 since 06/24/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-2026-99408996) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2241). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Foxit PDF Editor
  • Foxit PDF Reader

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Editor/PDF Reader 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-2026-57244 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57244
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376799
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2241 - Foxit PDF Editor und PDF Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-2026-99408996 - Foxit PDF Editor 资源管理错误漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 10:58
Updated: 07/13/2026 12:35
Changes: 07/08/2026 10:58 (52), 07/08/2026 17:53 (7), 07/10/2026 06:29 (6), 07/13/2026 12:32 (2), 07/13/2026 12:35 (5)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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