CVE-2026-57248

Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Annotation Improper Release Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Foxitsoftware
Foxitsoftware foxit Pdf Editor
Foxitsoftware foxit Reader
Vendors & Products Foxitsoftware
Foxitsoftware foxit Pdf Editor
Foxitsoftware foxit Reader
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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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.
Title Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Annotation Improper Release Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-763
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Foxit
Published
Updated
Jul 8, 2026, 12:38 PM
Reserved
Jun 24, 2026, 3:01 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 8, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Jul 9, 2026, 12:05 PM