ZDI-26-599: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-599 for a use-after-free information disclosure flaw (CVE-2026-57238, CVSS 3.3) in Foxit PDF Reader requiring user interaction.
The Zero Day Initiative released advisory ZDI-26-599 describing a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's annotation handling. The flaw allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information when a target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 3.3 and assigned CVE-2026-57238.
- Use-after-free in Foxit PDF Reader annotation handling enables information disclosure.
- Requires user interaction via malicious page or file.
- CVSS 3.3; tracked as CVE-2026-57238.
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-57238
- Vendors
- FoxitZero Day Initiative
- Products
- Foxit PDF Reader
- Organizations
- Zero Day Initiative
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-57238 | After the application opened the PDF, JavaScript deleted the form field object | 7.8 | <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.
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