VDB-376817 · CVE-2026-57260 · WID-SEC-2026-2241

Foxit PDF Editor/PDF Reader up to 2026.1.1 PDF Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component PDF Parser. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-57260. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function of the component PDF Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The application opened a PDF file containing an abnormal Unity 3D object. During parsing, the application incorrectly resolved a portion of the abnormal object as a pointer and used it as a valid address, ultimately causing the application to crash.

The advisory is shared at foxit.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-57260 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly 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). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Reader

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Version

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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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: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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-2026-57260 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376817
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2241 - Foxit PDF Editor und PDF Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 11:30
Updated: 07/13/2026 09:43
Changes: 07/08/2026 11:30 (52), 07/09/2026 04:31 (7), 07/13/2026 09:40 (2), 07/13/2026 09:43 (5)
Complete: 🔍
Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.