CVE-2026-18597: foxit software inc. foxit pdf services api Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
CVSS: 8.5v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 06-08-2026Last modified 06-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-18597 is a high (CVSS 8.5) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in foxit software inc. foxit pdf services api. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.31%
0%100%
Low · +0.13 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.13 pp
From 0.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.31%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Foxit software inc.1 product
- foxit pdf services api< 2026-07-27
1 vendor · 1 product