CVE-2026-57239 Details
Description
The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, allowing low-privilege users to have the opportunity to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
A vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor for Windows, specifically in versions through 2026.1.1.36485, 2025.3.0.35737, 2024.4.1.27687, 2023.3.0.23028, 14.0.4.33508, and 13.2.4.24048 and earlier. This vulnerability allows low-privilege users to execute user-controlled executable files with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM rights. The issue arises because the Foxit update service executes these files in an untrusted search path, creating an opportunity for privilege escalation.
Users can update to the latest versions of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor by checking for updates within the application or by downloading the updated versions from the Foxit website. For Foxit PDF Editor for Mac, a similar update process applies.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | Foxit | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-427 | Uncontrolled Search Path Element | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxit pdf editor | <= 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 |
CPE
Remediation
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| foxit pdf reader | <= 2026.1.1.36485 |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | Foxit |