CVE-2026-18597

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-18597 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure..

Description

The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Foxit Software Inc.Foxit PDF Services APIbefore 2026-07-27

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-18597?
The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-18597?
CVE-2026-18597 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-18597?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST