CVE-2026-91812
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader FoxitUpdater Improper Certificate Validation Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s update mechanism allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass certificate validation and package integrity checks, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution with system privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 5:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 |
Solution
- Update Foxit PDF Editor/Reader to the latest version.
- Verify update integrity and certificate.
- Apply vendor patches immediately.
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-2026-91812.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-91812 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-91812
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-91812', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-23T14:39:13.903098Z'} -
New CVE Received by 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s update mechanism allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass certificate validation and package integrity checks, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution with system privileges. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-295 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/91xxx/CVE-2026-91812.json">CVE-2026-91812</a> Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html