Vulnerability · Published Jul 8, 2026 · Assigned by Foxit
CVE-2026-57248Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Annotation Improper Release Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Foxit PDF Editor from Foxit Software Inc.. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 6% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 93.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes, there is a lack of sufficient object type and argument checks. As a result, due to the damage to the internal structure of the annotations, it causes the application to crash during subsequent release.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Editor | Versions 2026.1.1 and earlierVersions 14.0.4 and earlierVersions 13.2.4 and earlier |
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Reader | Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier |
Weakness: CWE-763 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H