CVE-2025-66500: Foxit webplugins.foxit.com Stored Cross-Site Scripting via postMessage Vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2025
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in webplugins.foxit.com. A postMessage handler fails to validate the message origin and directly assigns externalPath to a script source, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript when a crafted postMessage is received.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxit webplugins.foxit.com
Foxit PDF Editor cloud<2025-12-01

Event History

Dec 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-66500?

CVE-2025-66500 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary JavaScript execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-66500?

To fix CVE-2025-66500, ensure that the webplugin is updated to the latest version provided by Foxit that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-66500?

CVE-2025-66500 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-66500?

An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's session through a crafted postMessage.

5

Where is CVE-2025-66500 located?

CVE-2025-66500 exists in webplugins.foxit.com, specifically within the postMessage handler.

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