Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - CVE-2026-57260
Published: July 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU137077
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-57260
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor when opening certain PDFs containing an abnormal Unity 3D object. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a crafted PDF file to execute arbitrary code.
3D content trust must be enabled.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2026-57260
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