CVE-2026-57242
ZDI-26-598: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 24, 2026
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57242.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Aug 24, 2026 · Catalog
Detected
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57242.
Sources
- CVE.orgCVE-2026-57242
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-57242
30-day exploitation probability 0.2%
first.org - Zero Day InitiativeZDI-26-598
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57242.
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