PDF Processing Error in Foxit Software Products
CVE-2026-57249

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

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

What is CVE-2026-57249?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit Software products that can lead to an application crash during the processing of PDF files. The issue arises when the application opens a PDF document—it resets the annotation status and subsequently triggers a form reset event. If there are invalid objects accessed during the re-entry process, this can result in an unexpected application crash. This flaw highlights the importance of robust error handling and validation within PDF processing functionalities.

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
.