CVE-2026-57256
Foxit Editor/Reader List Box Format Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
When the application opens a PDF and executes JavaScript, it performs abnormal operations on the list box field, and this operation is repeated after the form is reset. During this process, the application failed to adequately verify the validity of the form objects and their internal dictionary pointers, resulting in accessing internal members of invalid or improperly initialized fields. This led to an illegal pointer read, ultimately causing the application to crash.
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
- Update the application software.
- Validate form object integrity.
- Check internal dictionary pointers.
- Ensure proper field initialization.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-57256.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html |
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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 Editor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 14.0.3 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['MacOS'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Foxit Software Inc.', 'product': 'Foxit PDF Reader', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['Windows', 'MacOS'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description When the application opens a PDF and executes JavaScript, it performs abnormal operations on the list box field, and this operation is repeated after the form is reset. During this process, the application failed to adequately verify the validity of the form objects and their internal dictionary pointers, resulting in accessing internal members of invalid or improperly initialized fields. This led to an illegal pointer read, ultimately causing the application to crash. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html