Vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor
CVE-2026-57239
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.
EPSS: 0.002 (6.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Foxit Pdf_editor
- Foxit Pdf_reader
- Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor — versions Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier, Versions 14.0.4 and earlier, Versions 13.2.4 and earlier
- Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Reader — versions Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier
- Microsoft Windows
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-57239?
- CVE-2026-57239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-57239?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-57239 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.