Description
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader failed to validate the directory traversal path in the attachment file name, resulting in malicious attachments being able to be written to directories outside the expected secure area when the PDF is opened.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software | Foxit PDF Editor | Versions 2026.2 and earlier, Versions 14.0.7 and earlier, Versions 13.2.6 and earlier | — |
| Foxit Software | Foxit PDF Reader | Versions 2026.2 and earlier | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3525 Foxit PDF Reader und Foxit PDF Editor: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 23, 2026