XXE in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor
CVE-2026-57259
The input file does not need to be strictly in a structurally valid PDF format. Instead, after reviewing the content, the original document disguised as a PDF will be sent to the parser. Malicious documents will construct malicious externa…
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/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
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-57259?
- CVE-2026-57259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxit Software Inc. Pdf Editor, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-57259?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.