CVE-2026-57239
Public exploit code is available. Proof-of-concept or working exploit code for CVE-2026-57239 is indexed in GitHub PoC. Expect opportunistic scanning and exploitation attempts — prioritize remediation even though it is not (yet) in the CISA KEV catalog.
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader to escalate privileges, cause a denial of service, execute code, and disclose information.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities allow a remote attacker to escalate privileges, cause denial of service, execute code, and disclose information.
- Who is affected
- Users of Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for exploitation.
- Action
- Update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.17% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 6% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Exploit availability
Public exploit or proof-of-concept code for CVE-2026-57239 is indexed in these free datasets. Available exploit code raises real-world risk independent of the CVSS score.
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Advisory coverage (3)
- high[NEW] [high] Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-25
- highCVE-2026-57239: The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, …nvd · 2026-07-08
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Foxit products (July 08, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-08
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