CVE-2026-57250: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
When the application opens a PDF and JavaScript resets the form fields, the script re-enters the interface. The underlying native object is damaged, but the application does not perform validation. The function call on the damaged object leads to the application crashing.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition (CWE-416) in Foxit PDF Editor. When the application processes a PDF with JavaScript that resets form fields, the script re-enters the interface, resulting in operations on a damaged native object. The lack of validation on this object leads to a function call on invalid memory, causing the application to crash. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the application to crash due to use-after-free, impacting availability. The CVSS score indicates high impact on confidentiality and integrity as well, suggesting potential for further exploitation beyond crashing, though no such details are provided. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger.
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 PDFs containing JavaScript, especially from untrusted sources. Monitor Foxit Software Inc. advisories for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2026-57250: CWE-416 Use after free in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
Description
When the application opens a PDF and JavaScript resets the form fields, the script re-enters the interface. The underlying native object is damaged, but the application does not perform validation. The function call on the damaged object leads to the application crashing.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition (CWE-416) in Foxit PDF Editor. When the application processes a PDF with JavaScript that resets form fields, the script re-enters the interface, resulting in operations on a damaged native object. The lack of validation on this object leads to a function call on invalid memory, causing the application to crash. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting local attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the application to crash due to use-after-free, impacting availability. The CVSS score indicates high impact on confidentiality and integrity as well, suggesting potential for further exploitation beyond crashing, though no such details are provided. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to trigger.
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 PDFs containing JavaScript, especially from untrusted sources. Monitor Foxit Software Inc. advisories for updates and apply official 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: 6a4e27ecc9d9e3dbe3eaebb0
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:37:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 03:46:17 UTC
Views: 10
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