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

0.2%

Riskier than 6% of all CVEs

Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV

KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability

Remediation

Patch available

Vendor fix published

NVD entry Vendor patch PoC / advisory

1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Jul 23, 2026 · latest Jul 23, 2026

Coverage timeline

Foxit PDF Reader flaw lets users reach SYSTEM via CVE-2026-57239
securityonline.info · Jul 23, 2026