Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2026-57241
Published: July 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU137067
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-57241
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor when parsing certain PDFs containing abnormal page trees, image objects, or color spaces. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a crafted PDF file to disclose sensitive information.
User interaction is required to open a crafted PDF file.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2026-57241
Install security update from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 13.2.5.24109, 14.0.5.33580, 2026.1.2.36540, 2026.1.2.70304
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2026.1.2.36540
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2026.1.2.36540