Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-57245

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

When the application opens a PDF, traverses and builds the annotation elements related to hyperlinks, it fails to validate the abnormal annotation relationships and field combinations. This results in the internal objects entering an invalid state. Eventually, during the destruction phase, an invalid pointer write occurred, causing the application to crash.

CVSS: 7.8
EPSS: 0.12%
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 probability0.12%

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