CVE-2026-18597 — HIGH (8.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18597?

CVE-2026-18597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). 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 redirecti...

How severe is CVE-2026-18597?

CVE-2026-18597 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.