CVE-2026-91814: Security vulnerability: Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Fails to Detect Modifications to Signed Documents Displaying Newly Added Content

Published Sep 23, 2026
·
Updated

A signature validation vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s handling of incrementally updated PDF documents. Changes to visible document content may not invalidate the existing signature, allowing attackers to alter signed content and potentially carry out content spoofing while the document continues to appear validly signed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader

Event History

Sep 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

The attacker must modify a signed PDF using an incremental update that adds or changes visible content, then persuade a user to open the altered document in Foxit PDF Editor or Reader. User interaction is required.

2

What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?

Modified visible content can continue to appear covered by a valid signature, enabling content spoofing. The provided impact assessment identifies integrity impact only; no confidentiality or availability impact is stated.

3

Are unauthenticated remote attacks possible without user involvement?

No. The vector is network-based and requires no attacker privileges, but exploitation has high attack complexity and requires user interaction.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203