CVE-2026-57248: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Annotation Improper Release Vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 2026
·Updated
When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes, there is a lack of sufficient object type and argument checks. As a result, due to the damage to the internal structure of the annotations, it causes the application to crash during subsequent release.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Foxit Foxit PDF Editor/Reader
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.4.24048
Foxit PDF Editor>=14.0.0.33046<=14.0.4.33508
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>=2025.1.0.27937<=2025.3.0.35737
Foxit PDF Editor>=2026.1.0.36452<=2026.1.1.36485
Foxit PDF Reader<=2026.1.1.36485
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-57248?
CVE-2026-57248 has a high severity rating of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-57248?
Updating to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PDF Reader will resolve the vulnerability.
3
What applications are affected by CVE-2026-57248?
CVE-2026-57248 affects Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-57248?
CVE-2026-57248 is an improper release vulnerability related to annotation attributes in PDF files.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-57248?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-57248 can cause the application to crash due to damage to the internal structure of annotations.