PT-2026-97216 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Editor+1
CVE-2026-91797
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Published
2026-09-23
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Updated
2026-09-23
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader (affected versions not specified)
Description
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader fails to validate the directory traversal path in the attachment file name. This allows malicious attachments to be written to directories outside the intended secure area when a PDF is opened. Directory traversal is a technique that allows an attacker to access and manipulate files and directories that are stored outside the web root folder.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Foxit Pdf Editor
Foxit Pdf Reader