CVE-2026-57251: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Cloud Appearance Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2026
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Updated

The application opens a PDF, but the cloud-like appearance of the construction process lacks proper setting of an upper limit and consistency checks. Out-of-bounds access to the underlying array is exposed, ultimately leading to a crash of the application.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-57251?

The severity of CVE-2026-57251 is high, with a score of 7.8.

2

What is CVE-2026-57251?

CVE-2026-57251 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor and Reader that can cause the application to crash due to out-of-bounds access.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-57251?

To fix CVE-2026-57251, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor or Reader that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-57251?

CVE-2026-57251 affects Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader.

5

What can happen if CVE-2026-57251 is exploited?

If CVE-2026-57251 is exploited, it can lead to a crash of the application and potential access to sensitive data.

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