CVE-2026-57239: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE‑427) in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) where executable files controlled by a low-privilege user are executed by processes running with high privileges. This behavior can be exploited to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with low attack complexity but requiring user interaction. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges, resulting in full system compromise in terms of confidentiality and integrity. Availability impact is not indicated. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user permissions and avoid running Foxit PDF Editor with elevated privileges where possible to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-57239: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE‑427) in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
Description
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 v3.1
Score 8.2high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) where executable files controlled by a low-privilege user are executed by processes running with high privileges. This behavior can be exploited to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with low attack complexity but requiring user interaction. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges, resulting in full system compromise in terms of confidentiality and integrity. Availability impact is not indicated. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user permissions and avoid running Foxit PDF Editor with elevated privileges where possible to reduce risk.
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: 6a4e27eac9d9e3dbe3eaeb00
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:00:30 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 22:52:14 UTC
Views: 52
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