Disclosure summary
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged
Source-specific records & product guidance
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ZDI: Published Advisories · RSS-78e14c4f920032d3c798c53198510f82c5a
Open original source · Updated Sep 23, 2026
ZDI-26-742: Foxit PDF Reader FoxitUpdater Race Condition Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE mention in publisher metadata; check the original affected versions.
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- www.zerodayinitiative.com — Publisher advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-09-23T01:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-09-23T01:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:25:18-04:00