Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-57239
The user-controllable executable files will be directly executed by high-privilege processes, allowing low-privilege users to have the opportunity to elevate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
CVSS Score
8.2
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.1%
Riskier than 2% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
No federal exploitation record
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Jul 23, 2026 · latest Jul 23, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Foxit PDF Reader flaw lets users reach SYSTEM via CVE-2026-57239securityonline.info · Jul 23, 2026