How severe is CVE-2026-5937?

CVE-2026-5937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-5937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5937?

CVE-2026-5937 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-2026-5937?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-5937 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5937 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25823.

When was CVE-2026-5937 published?

CVE-2026-5937 was published on 2026-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5937

CVE-2026-5937 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-248.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25823
Weakness: CWE-248
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
Published: 2026-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient parameter verification leads to the occurrence of format errors in files, which will trigger an unhandled "std::invalid_argument" exception, ultimately causing the program to terminate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5937?: Insufficient parameter verification leads to the occurrence of format errors in files, which will trigger an unhandled "std::invalid_argument" exception, ultimately causing the program to terminate.
How severe is CVE-2026-5937?: CVE-2026-5937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-5937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5937?: CVE-2026-5937 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-2026-5937?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5937 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5937 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25823.
When was CVE-2026-5937 published?: CVE-2026-5937 was published on 2026-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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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