CVE-2025-55313 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files that trigger memory corruption via JavaScript.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-55313?
CVE-2025-55313 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows and macOS before 13.2 and 2025 before 2025.2. They allow potential arbitrary code execution when processing crafted PDF files. The vulnerability stems from insufficient handling of memory allocation failures after assigning an extremely large value to a form field's charLimit property via JavaScript. This can result in memory corruption and may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by persuading a user to open a malicious file.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-55313?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55313?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-55313 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-55313 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-55313 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p5v-prq2-fhfw.