CVE-2026-5938
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader Infinite Loop Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Description
Improper control flow management allows a crafted document action chain to cause modal dialog reentry on the main thread, resulting in UI freeze and denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
April 27, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 27, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5938
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Review and correct control flow logic.
- Validate document action chain handling.
- Implement thread safety measures.
- Test thoroughly for reentry vulnerabilities.
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-2026-5938.
| 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-2026-5938 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5938
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Apr. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper control flow management allows a crafted document action chain to cause modal dialog reentry on the main thread, resulting in UI freeze and denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-691 Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html