CVE-2026-91801: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader RichMedia Annotation Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 23, 2026
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader's handling of embedded PDF resources. Insufficient validation of resource file paths may allow files to be written outside their intended locations, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader

Event History

Sep 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

An attacker would need to convince a user to interact with a malicious PDF containing embedded resources with crafted file paths. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required, while no attacker privileges are required.

2

Is exploitation remote or does it require local access?

The CVSS vector lists local attack vector (AV:L). However, the described attack involves a malicious PDF and requires user interaction; the provided information does not further explain the delivery mechanism or local-access requirement.

3

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

A successful exploit may write files outside intended locations and potentially lead to arbitrary code execution. The supplied CVSS metrics rate confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

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