Vulnerability · Published Apr 27, 2026 · Assigned by Foxit
CVE-2026-5940Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity use-after-free 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 93.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Calling a function that triggers a UI refresh after removing comments via a script may access an invalidated object, leading to program crashes.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Editor | Versions 2026.1 and earlierVersions 14.0.3 and earlierVersions 13.2.3 and earlier |
| Foxit Software Inc. | Foxit PDF Reader | Versions 2026.1 and earlier |
Weakness: CWE-416 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H