Findings

CVE-2026-57253

ZDI-26-596: Foxit PDF Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2026

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 3.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57253.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Aug 24, 2026 · Catalog

    Detected

    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 3.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57253.

Sources

  • CVE.orgCVE-2026-57253

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-57253

    30-day exploitation probability 0.2%

    first.org
  • 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 3.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-57253.

    zerodayinitiative.com