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CVE-2026-57248: CWE-763 Release of invalid pointer or reference in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-57248cvecve-2026-57248cwe-763
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 07:36:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Foxit Software Inc.
Product: Foxit PDF Editor

Description

When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes, there is a lack of sufficient object type and argument checks. As a result, due to the damage to the internal structure of the annotations, it causes the application to crash during subsequent release.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/08/2026, 10:37:08 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a lack of sufficient object type and argument validation when Foxit PDF Editor processes JavaScript that writes annotation attributes in a PDF file. The improper validation can damage the internal annotation structures, causing the application to crash during later release operations. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can cause the Foxit PDF Editor application to crash, resulting in denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, suggesting potential for serious disruption or data compromise related to the affected annotations. However, no specific exploit details or further impact scenarios are provided.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files containing JavaScript that modifies annotation attributes. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by Foxit Software Inc. at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Foxit
Date Reserved
2026-06-24T03:01:18.717Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a4e27ebc9d9e3dbe3eaebaa

Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:24 UTC

Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:37:08 UTC

Last updated: 07/09/2026, 00:57:21 UTC

Views: 7

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