CVE-2026-91817: foxit software inc. foxit pdf editor Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 23-09-2026Last modified 23-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-91817 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in foxit software inc. foxit pdf editor. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.11%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s handling of wide strings in embedded PDF JavaScript. Insufficient validation of string-deletion ranges can cause an integer underflow, resulting in an out-of-bounds read and application crash.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
23-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.11%
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≤ 13.2.5.63482 | ≥ 14.0.0.33046, ≤ 14.0.7.33751 | ≥ 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, ≤ 2026.2.0.39747
- pdf_reader≤ 2026.2.0.39747
Foxit software inc.2 products
- foxit pdf editorVersions 2026.2 and earlier | Versions 14.0.7 and earlier | Versions 13.2.6 and earlier
- foxit pdf readerVersions 2026.2 and earlier
2 vendors · 4 products
References
1 links- www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory