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CVE-2026-91797

7.8 · HIGH

Foxit PDF Editor/Reader failed to validate the directory traversal path in the attachment file name, resulting in malicious attachments being able to be written to directories outside the expected…

Published Sep 23, 2026foxitCWE-73EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2026-91797 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Foxit PDF Editor/Reader failed to validate the directory traversal path in the attachment file name, resulting in malicious attachments being able to be written to directories outside the expected secure area when the PDF is opened.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxit. Update pdf_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
foxitpdf_editor0Affected
foxitpdf_reader0Affected

References

Refwww.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91797?

CVE-2026-91797 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-91797?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-91797?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxit. Update pdf_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-91797?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-91797 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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