CVE-2026-91788: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Missing Authorization Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2026
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Updated

When implementing the JavaScript interface, Foxit PDF Editor/Reader did not perform the attribute authorization checks required by the specification. As a result, a trusted malicious PDF could potentially access sensitive content from other documents within the same process and transmit it externally.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader

Event History

Sep 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker would need to convince a user to open or interact with a malicious PDF that is treated as trusted. Exploitation also depends on the malicious document running in the same process as other documents containing sensitive content.

2

What information could be exposed?

A malicious trusted PDF could access sensitive content from other documents within the same process. The disclosed content could then be transmitted externally.

3

Is user interaction required?

Yes. The CVSS vector indicates that user interaction is required, and the described attack involves a user handling a malicious PDF.

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