CVE-2026-57259: The input file does not need to be strictly in a structurally valid PDF format. Instead, after reviewing the content, the original document disguised as a PDF will be sent to the p

mediumCVSS 6.5CVE-2026-57259

The input file does not need to be strictly in a structurally valid PDF format. Instead, after reviewing the content, the original document disguised as a PDF will be sent to the parser. Malicious documents will construct malicious external entities that, through the protocol, point to local paths, thereby allowing access to any local files within the user's permission range.

Details

Source: NVD Recent CVEs (US · database · site)
Severity: medium — CVSS 6.5
Published: 2026-07-08
Last updated: 2026-07-09
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57259

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-572590.21% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 11% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-57259	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

Same CVEs, other sources

How other CERTs, PSIRTs and databases cover the vulnerabilities in this advisory.

high[NEW] [high] Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund
unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Foxit products (July 08, 2026)cert-fr-avis

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