CVE-2026-5942
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5942 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Flaws in page lifecycle management allow document structure changes to desynchronize internal component states, causing subsequent operations to access invalidated objects and crash the program.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Flaws in page lifecycle management allow document structure changes to desynchronize internal component states, causing subsequent operations to access invalidated objects and crash the program.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | < 13.2.4 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.4 |
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | >= 2023.0.0, < 2026.1.1 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | < 2026.1.1 |
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5942?
Flaws in page lifecycle management allow document structure changes to desynchronize internal component states, causing subsequent operations to access invalidated objects and crash the program.
How severe is CVE-2026-5942?
CVE-2026-5942 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5942?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-5942?
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