ZDI-CAN-30311: ZDI-26-600: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free 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-2026-57237.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Foxit Foxit PDF Reader
Event History
Aug 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
An attacker must entice the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction.
2
What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information from an affected Foxit PDF Reader installation. ZDI assigned this issue a CVSS score of 3.3.