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CVE-2026-91807

6.1 · MEDIUM

A heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s handling of malformed image soft-mask data.

Published Sep 23, 2026foxitCWE-125EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-91807 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s handling of malformed image soft-mask data. Insufficient validation of the soft-mask data attribute during image parsing may cause an arithmetic underflow, resulting in an out-of-bounds read and application crash.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91807?

CVE-2026-91807 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on September 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-91807?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. 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-2026-91807?

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.

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