Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader's handling of embedded PDF resources. Insufficient validation of resource file paths may allow files to be written outside their intended locations, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.
Published: 2026-09-23
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

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Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader's handling of embedded PDF resources. Insufficient validation of resource file paths may allow files to be written outside their intended locations, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.
Title Foxit PDF Editor/Reader RichMedia Annotation Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Foxit

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-23T07:50:42.535Z

Reserved: 2026-09-15T07:34:43.392Z

Link: CVE-2026-91801

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-23T08:17:12.133

Modified: 2026-09-23T08:17:12.133

Link: CVE-2026-91801

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')