CVE-2026-57249 Details
Description
After the application opened the PDF file, the script first reset the annotation status, then triggered the reset form event by additional action. During the re-entry process, the application access invalid objects and crashed.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor for Windows and Mac. This vulnerability occurs when the application processes PDFs containing specific JavaScript, which can manipulate annotation attributes. The flaw allows the application to access invalid objects, leading to a crash. However, this vulnerability could be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Users can update to the latest versions of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor. For Foxit PDF Reader, the updated version is 2026.1.2. For Foxit PDF Editor, the latest version is 2026.1.2. Users can check for updates within the application or download the updated versions from the Foxit website.
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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-416 | Use After Free | Foxit |
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
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | Foxit |