ZDI-26-596: Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Aug 24, 2026
·Updated
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
1 affected component
Foxit Foxit PDF Reader
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
Aug 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description