CVE-2026-57248: CWE-763 Release of invalid pointer or reference in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a lack of sufficient validation of object types and arguments when JavaScript writes annotation attributes in Foxit PDF Editor. The improper handling damages the internal structure of annotations, causing the application to crash during subsequent release operations. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
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, though the primary observable effect is application crash due to corrupted annotation structures.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files containing JavaScript that modifies annotation attributes. No vendor-provided mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2026-57248: CWE-763 Release of invalid pointer or reference in Foxit Software Inc. 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
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a lack of sufficient validation of object types and arguments when JavaScript writes annotation attributes in Foxit PDF Editor. The improper handling damages the internal structure of annotations, causing the application to crash during subsequent release operations. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
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, though the primary observable effect is application crash due to corrupted annotation structures.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening PDF files containing JavaScript that modifies annotation attributes. No vendor-provided mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
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: 07/15/2026, 12:22:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:10 UTC
Views: 46
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