Security Flaw in PDF Processing for Foxit Software Products
CVE-2026-57259

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

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

What is CVE-2026-57259?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit improperly validated PDF input files. When a user opens a maliciously crafted document, the software may process content disguised as a PDF but structured to refer to local files. This behavior can enable attackers to gain access to sensitive files within the user's permissions, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Trung Nguyen (@everping) of CyStack
.