CVE-2026-57238: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
After the application opened the PDF, JavaScript deleted the form field object. Subsequently, it attempted to access the invalid object, which caused the application to crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57238) in Foxit PDF Editor involves a use-after-free condition (CWE-416) triggered when JavaScript within a PDF deletes a form field object after the document is opened. The application then attempts to access the freed object, leading to a crash. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No official remediation or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a crash of the Foxit PDF Editor application, potentially leading to denial of service. The CVSS score reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though no further exploitation details are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDFs from untrusted sources and consider limiting JavaScript execution within the application if possible.
CVE-2026-57238: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
Description
After the application opened the PDF, JavaScript deleted the form field object. Subsequently, it attempted to access the invalid object, which caused the application to crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57238) in Foxit PDF Editor involves a use-after-free condition (CWE-416) triggered when JavaScript within a PDF deletes a form field object after the document is opened. The application then attempts to access the freed object, leading to a crash. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No official remediation or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a crash of the Foxit PDF Editor application, potentially leading to denial of service. The CVSS score reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though no further exploitation details are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDFs from untrusted sources and consider limiting JavaScript execution within the application if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Foxit
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-24T03:01:15.648Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e27eac9d9e3dbe3eaeafd
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:36:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:29:45 UTC
Views: 2
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