ZDI-CAN-30755: 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 the ZDI issue (ZDI-26-596) requires user interaction (victim must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file), mitigate by blocking/limiting access to untrusted content and preventing users from opening untrusted PDF files or browsing to untrusted web pages.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must cause the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file. Exploitation requires user interaction.
What is the potential 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.