Out-of-bounds Read in Foxit Pdf Editor
CVE-2026-57243
During the process of page opening and form formatting, a JavaScript reentrancy results in an inconsistent document status. Subsequently, with outdated page information, the application attempts to access invalid addresses, causing the application to crash.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
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)
References
- 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-57243?
- CVE-2026-57243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-57243?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.