ID:12869 - Exploit for Insecure DLL loading in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2026-3780

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12869 - Exploit for Insecure DLL loading in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2026-3780

ID:12869 - Exploit for Insecure DLL loading in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2026-3780

Published: August 6, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU124714
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-3780
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.