CVE-2026-57249: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
After the application opened the PDF file, the script first reset the annotation status, then triggered the reset form event by additional action. During the re-entry process, the application access invalid objects and crashed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-416) in Foxit PDF Editor arises during the handling of PDF files where a script resets annotation status and triggers a reset form event. During this re-entry process, the application accesses invalid memory objects, causing a use-after-free condition and application crash. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to application crashes and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time. Users should monitor Foxit Software Inc. advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
CVE-2026-57249: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
Description
After the application opened the PDF file, the script first reset the annotation status, then triggered the reset form event by additional action. During the re-entry process, the application access invalid objects and crashed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-416) in Foxit PDF Editor arises during the handling of PDF files where a script resets annotation status and triggers a reset form event. During this re-entry process, the application accesses invalid memory objects, causing a use-after-free condition and application crash. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to application crashes and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time. Users should monitor Foxit Software Inc. advisories for updates and apply patches once released.
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: 6a4e27ecc9d9e3dbe3eaebad
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:37:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 03:32:57 UTC
Views: 10
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