PDF Parsing Issue in Foxit Software Products
CVE-2026-57254

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

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

What is CVE-2026-57254?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Reader and PhantomPDF where the application encounters an abnormal annotation within a PDF file. During the parsing process, the application fails to conduct adequate type checking, which can lead to application crashes. This flaw could be exploited, causing disruptions in service and potentially allowing for further attacks on vulnerable systems.

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
.