ZDI-26-596: Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 3.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57253.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Because user interaction is required (victim must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file), mitigate by preventing users from opening untrusted PDF files and browsing untrusted/malicious web content to reduce exposure to CVE-2026-57253 in Foxit PDF Reader.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file. Exploitation is remote, but it requires user interaction.
What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful exploit can disclose sensitive information from an affected Foxit PDF Reader installation. The assigned CVSS rating is 3.3.