CVE-2026-57253 Foxit PDF Editor/Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader allows attackers to disclose information or cause a crash via a malicious PDF file.
- 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-2026-57253?
CVE-2026-57253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 8 Jul 2026. 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 abnormal image object causes the renderer to enter the wrong processing branch. When converting the scan lines, an invalid image buffer pointer is used, resulting in the application crashing.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57253?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-57253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7jh-5fj9-qv9q.