ZDI-26-596: Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Foxit PDF Reader out-of-bounds read in PDF parsing (CVE-2026-57253, CVSS 3.3) can leak sensitive information via malicious files.
ZDI-26-596 covers an out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader's PDF file parsing, tracked as CVE-2026-57253 and rated CVSS 3.3. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information and requires the target to open a malicious file or page. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.
- Out-of-bounds read in PDF parsing can disclose sensitive information
- Requires opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page
- Tracked as CVE-2026-57253, CVSS 3.3
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-57253
- Vendors
- Foxit
- Products
- Foxit PDF Reader
- Organizations
- Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-57253 | An abnormal image object causes the renderer to enter the wrong processing branch | 6.1 | <1% |
From the original article
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 3.
zerodayinitiative.com
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