CVE-2026-57252: foxit software inc. foxit pdf editor Use After Free
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 08-07-2026Last modified 08-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-57252 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Use After Free vulnerability in foxit software inc. foxit pdf editor. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
When the application opens a PDF file, during the process of JavaScript deleting pages and removing attachment annotations, it will cause the attachment panel to continue accessing invalid pointers, eventually leading to the application crashing.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Foxit2 products
- pdf_editor≤ 13.2.4.24048 | ≥ 14.0.0.33046, ≤ 14.0.4.33508 | ≥ 2023.1.0.15510, ≤ 2023.3.0.23028 | ≥ 2024.1.0.23997, ≤ 2024.4.1.27687 | ≥ 2025.1.0.27937, ≤ 2025.3.0.35737 | ≥ 2026.1.0.36452, ≤ 2026.1.1.36485
- pdf_reader≤ 2026.1.1.36485
Foxit software inc.2 products
- foxit pdf editorVersions 2026.1.1 and earlier | Versions 14.0.4 and earlier | Versions 13.2.4 and earlier
- foxit pdf readerVersions 2026.1.1 and earlier
2 vendors · 4 products
References
1 links- www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory