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) that allows user-controlled executable files to be executed by processes running with high privileges. As a result, a low-privilege user could exploit this behavior to elevate their privileges to the SYSTEM level on Windows. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local user access and avoid running Foxit PDF Editor with elevated privileges where possible.
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) that allows user-controlled executable files to be executed by processes running with high privileges. As a result, a low-privilege user could exploit this behavior to elevate their privileges to the SYSTEM level on Windows. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privilege user to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, potentially gaining full control over the affected system. This can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system. Availability impact is not indicated.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local user access and avoid running Foxit PDF Editor with elevated privileges where 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: 6a4e27eac9d9e3dbe3eaeb00
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:36:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/08/2026, 13:28:12 UTC
Views: 2
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