CVE-2026-57239
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Local Privilege Escalation
Description
The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, allowing low-privilege users to have the opportunity to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 |
Solution
- Restrict execution of user-controlled files by high-privilege processes.
- Validate all file executions from low-privilege contexts.
- Implement least privilege for process execution.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-57239.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-57239 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-57239
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Foxit Software Inc.', 'product': 'Foxit PDF Editor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 14.0.4 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 13.2.4 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Foxit Software Inc.', 'product': 'Foxit PDF Reader', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, allowing low-privilege users to have the opportunity to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html