How severe is CVE-2026-57239?

CVE-2026-57239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-57239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-57239?

CVE-2026-57239 primarily affects Foxit Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-57239?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-57239 published?

CVE-2026-57239 was published on 2026-07-08 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2026-57239

CVE-2026-57239 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
Published: 2026-07-08
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57239?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-57239?: CVE-2026-57239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-57239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-57239?: CVE-2026-57239 primarily affects Foxit Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-57239 published?: CVE-2026-57239 was published on 2026-07-08 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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