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CVE-2026-57249: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-57249cvecve-2026-57249cwe-416
Published: 07/08/2026 (07/08/2026, 07:36:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Foxit Software Inc.
Product: 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

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, 10:37:14 UTC

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.

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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: 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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