JavaScript Flaw in PDF Application Causes Crashes Affecting Foxit Software
CVE-2026-57252

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

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

What is CVE-2026-57252?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit's PDF applications where the handling of JavaScript during the opening of PDF files leads to accessing invalid pointers. This flaw occurs when attempting to delete pages or remove attachment annotations, ultimately causing the application to crash unexpectedly. Users may face disruptions in service and potential data loss due to this software instability.

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

Anonymous working with TrendAI Zero Day Initiative
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