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CVE-2026-57256

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

When the application opens a PDF and executes JavaScript, it performs abnormal operations on the list box field, and this operation is repeated after the form is reset. During this process, the application failed to adequately verify the validity of the form objects and their internal dictionary pointers, resulting in accessing internal members of invalid or improperly initialized fields. This led to an illegal pointer read, ultimately causing the application to crash.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.12%
2.02% percentile
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

When the application opens a PDF and executes JavaScript, it performs abnormal operations on the list box field, and this operation is repeated after the form is reset. During this process, the application failed to adequately verify the validity of the form objects and their internal dictionary pointers, resulting in accessing internal members of invalid or improperly initialized fields. This led to an illegal pointer read, ultimately causing the application to crash.

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, Versions 14.0.3 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. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor, Foxit PDF Reader, pdf editor and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 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