CVE-2026-5943

Name: CVE-2026-5943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-27T12:16:24.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-5943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Document structural anomalies caused inconsistencies between page element relationships and internal index states. When scripts triggered document modifications, object reference validity was not properly maintained, leading to a crash when accessing an invalid pointer during page information queries.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Document structural anomalies caused inconsistencies between page element relationships and internal index states. When scripts triggered document modifications, object reference validity was not properly maintained, leading to a crash when accessing an invalid pointer during page information queries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

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: Apr 27, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5943?

How severe is CVE-2026-5943?

CVE-2026-5943 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5943?

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Source: NVD / NIST