JavaScript Manipulation Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Software
CVE-2026-57242

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

Status
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-57242?

The vulnerability in Foxit PDF Software arises from its handling of JavaScript that modifies form elements within PDF documents. The application's inadequate lifecycle management of related objects leads to a failure in properly validating null values. As the state of the page changes, the application may continuously dereference invalid objects, which ultimately results in an application crash. This affects user experience and poses operational concerns for systems utilizing this software.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 14.0.4 and earlier

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 13.2.4 and earlier

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

XuPeng
.