Denial of Service Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader
CVE-2026-5938

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit Inc.

Status
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5938?

A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader allows attackers to exploit improper control flow management. By crafting a specific document action chain, it can trigger modal dialog reentry on the main thread, leading to application UI freeze and a potential denial of service. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the Foxit PDF Reader, making it imperative for users to seek timely updates and apply necessary security measures to safeguard against disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 2026.1 and earlier

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 14.0.3 and earlier

Foxit PDF Editor Windows Versions 13.2.3 and earlier

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CITIVD
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