Foxit PDF Editor/PDF Reader up to 2026.1.1 PDF file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component PDF file Handler. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-57248. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component PDF file Handler. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes, there is a lack of sufficient object type and argument checks. As a result, due to the damage to the internal structure of the annotations, it causes the application to crash during subsequent release.

The advisory is available at foxit.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-57248 since 06/24/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

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-2026-57248 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376802
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2241 - Foxit PDF Editor und PDF Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 11:03
Updated: 07/13/2026 09:43
Changes: 07/08/2026 11:03 (51), 07/09/2026 00:17 (7), 07/13/2026 09:40 (2), 07/13/2026 09:43 (5)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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