Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-57240

Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor, Foxit PDF Reader, pdf editor

When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript deletes the PDF fields, the subsequent logic still uses the old field pointers, resulting in invalid pointer references and causing the application to crash.

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: 0.13%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.07.08

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.13%

Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor, Foxit PDF Reader, pdf editor
Affected versions: Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier, Versions 14.0.4 and earlier, Versions 13.2.4 and earlier, <= 13.2.4.24048, >= 14.0.0.33046 <= 14.0.4.33508, >= 2023.1.0.15510 <= 2023.3.0.23028, >= 2024.1.0.23997 <= 2024.4.1.27687, >= 2025.1.0.27937 <= 2025.3.0.35737, >= 2026.1.0.36452 <= 2026.1.1.36485, <= 2026.1.1.36485
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor, Foxit PDF Reader, pdf editor and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-416