CVE-2026-57252 Details
Description
When the application opens a PDF file, during the process of JavaScript deleting pages and removing attachment annotations, it will cause the attachment panel to continue accessing invalid pointers, eventually leading to the application crashing.
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 PDF files containing specific JavaScript that deletes pages and attachment annotations. The attachment panel then accesses invalid pointers, causing the application to crash. Additionally, 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 Windows, the updated versions can be downloaded from the Foxit website or via the application's update feature. For Mac, the latest versions are available on the Foxit website or through the application's update feature.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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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 |