CVE-2026-57239

Summary

The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, allowing low-privilege users to have the opportunity to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Foxit Software Inc.Foxit PDF EditorVersions 2026.1.1 and earlieraffected
Foxit Software Inc.Foxit PDF EditorVersions 14.0.4 and earlieraffected
Foxit Software Inc.Foxit PDF EditorVersions 13.2.4 and earlieraffected
Foxit Software Inc.Foxit PDF ReaderVersions 2026.1.1 and earlieraffected

Weaknesses

  • Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE‑427)

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References