CVE-2026-91804: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability While Rendering

Published Sep 23, 2026
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Updated

A heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s rendering of Circle annotations with malformed Cloudy appearance streams in specially crafted PDF files. Insufficient validation of the appearance geometry can result in memory corruption and application crashes.

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 must provide a specially crafted PDF containing a Circle annotation with a malformed Cloudy appearance stream and persuade a user to render it in Foxit PDF Editor or Reader. The user interaction requirement means exploitation depends on the target opening or otherwise rendering the malicious file.

2

What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?

Malformed appearance geometry can trigger a heap-based out-of-bounds write, causing memory corruption and application crashes. The listed severity vector indicates potential impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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