How severe is CVE-2026-57239?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. 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.

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 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

References

14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57239?: CVE-2026-57239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor. 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.