CVE-2025-59803: Medium severity Foxit Foxit PDF Editor and Reader vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2025
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Updated

Foxit PDF Editor and Reader before 2025.2.1 allow signature spoofing via triggers. An attacker can embed triggers (e.g., JavaScript) in a PDF document that execute during the signing process. When a signer reviews the document, the content appears normal. However, once the signature is applied, the triggers modify content on other pages or optional content layers without explicit warning. This can cause the signed PDF to differ from what the signer saw, undermining the trustworthiness of the digital signature. The fixed versions are 2025.2.1, 14.0.1, and 13.2.1.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Foxit Foxit PDF Editor and Reader<2025.2.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.0.63256
Foxit PDF Editor>=2023.1.0.55583<=2023.3.0.63083
Foxit PDF Editor>=2024.1.0.63682<=2024.4.1.66479
Foxit PDF Editor=14.0.0.68868
Foxit PDF Editor=2025.1.0.66692
Foxit PDF Editor=2025.2.0.68868
Foxit PDF Reader<=2025.2.0.68868
Apple macOS
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.0.23874
Foxit PDF Editor>=2023.1.0.15510<=2023.3.0.23028
Foxit PDF Editor>=2024.1.0.23997<=2024.4.1.27687
Foxit PDF Editor=14.0.0.33046
Foxit PDF Editor=2025.1.0.27937
Foxit PDF Editor=2025.2.0.33046
Foxit PDF Reader<=2025.2.0.33046
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59803?

CVE-2025-59803 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing for signature spoofing in affected versions of Foxit PDF Editor and Reader.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59803?

To fix CVE-2025-59803, update Foxit PDF Editor and Reader to version 2025.2.1 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59803?

CVE-2025-59803 affects Foxit PDF Editor and Reader versions prior to 2025.2.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-59803 enable?

CVE-2025-59803 enables attackers to perform signature spoofing through embedded triggers in a PDF document.

5

How does CVE-2025-59803 impact users?

Users reviewing signed documents may be misled into believing the content is safe, posing a security risk upon signing.

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