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CVE-2026-91801

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.15% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-23 · Last synced 2026-10-10

CyberRota Analysis

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Foxit PDF Editor/Reader is vulnerable due to a path traversal flaw that allows insufficiently validated resource file paths, which could lead to files being written outside designated directories. This vulnerability poses a high risk as it may enable arbitrary code execution on affected systems. Organizations using this software should prioritize remediation to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
arbitrary code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-91801
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.15%

Original NVD Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader's handling of embedded PDF resources. Insufficient validation of resource file paths may allow files to be written outside their intended locations, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.

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