PT-2026-97232 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+1
CVE-2026-91813
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Published
2026-09-23
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Updated
2026-09-23
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader (affected versions not specified)
Description
A race condition exists in the update mechanism of Foxit PDF Editor/Reader. Due to insufficient file locking and integrity validation, an update package can be replaced by a local attacker between the time it is downloaded and when it is extracted with high privileges. This flaw allows for local privilege escalation, enabling the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
LPE
Time Of Check To Time Of Use
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Foxit Pdf Editor
Foxit Pdf Reader