High severity8.2NVD Advisory· Published Jul 8, 2026· Updated Jul 9, 2026
CVE-2026-57239
CVE-2026-57239
Description
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.
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- ⚡ Weekly Recap: Rogue AI Agents, Check Point Exploit, Slopsquatting, ClickFix Lures and MoreThe Hacker News · Jul 27, 2026
- Foxit Updater Vulnerability Gives Standard Users SYSTEM-Level Control of Windows DevicesCyber Security News · Jul 25, 2026