How severe is CVE-2026-5938?

CVE-2026-5938 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-2026-5938 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-2026-5938?

CVE-2026-5938 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-2026-5938?

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

Does CVE-2026-5938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25824.

When was CVE-2026-5938 published?

CVE-2026-5938 was published on 2026-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5938

CVE-2026-5938 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-691.

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-2026-25824
Weakness: CWE-691
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
Published: 2026-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper control flow management allows a crafted document action chain to cause modal dialog reentry on the main thread, resulting in UI freeze and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5938?: Improper control flow management allows a crafted document action chain to cause modal dialog reentry on the main thread, resulting in UI freeze and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-5938?: CVE-2026-5938 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-2026-5938 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-2026-5938?: CVE-2026-5938 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-2026-5938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25824.
When was CVE-2026-5938 published?: CVE-2026-5938 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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