What is CVE-2026-3775?

CVE-2026-3775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-01.

How severe is CVE-2026-3775?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor

CVE-2026-3775

The application's update service, when checking for updates, loads certain system libraries from a search path that includes directories writable by low‑privileged users and is not strictly restricted to trusted system locations. Because t…

EPSS: 0.000 (4.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor — versions Versions 2025.3 and earlier
Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Reader — versions Versions 2025.3 and earlier

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3775?: CVE-2026-3775 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-04-01.
How severe is CVE-2026-3775?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.