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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-5940

Calling a function that triggers a UI refresh after removing comments via a script may access an invalidated object, leading to program crashes.

Vulnerability Description

Calling a function that triggers a UI refresh after removing comments via a script may access an invalidated object, leading to program crashes.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FoxitPdf Editor< 13.2.4
FoxitPdf Reader< 2026.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5940?

CVE-2026-5940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Calling a function that triggers a UI refresh after removing comments via a script may access an invalidated object, leading to program crashes.

How severe is CVE-2026-5940?

CVE-2026-5940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5940?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.