CVE-2026-18597
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Published
2026-08-06 08:16:29.633000
Last modified
2026-10-23 21:10:00.157000
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"id": "CVE-2026-18597",
"sourceIdentifier": "14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2",
"published": "2026-08-06T08:16:29.633",
"lastModified": "2026-10-23T21:10:00.157",
"vulnStatus": "Awaiting Analysis",
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"lang": "en",
"value": "The PDF creation feature of Foxit PDF Services API supports referencing external files. Although local file access is restricted, an attacker could trigger an SSRF vulnerability by using URL redirection to bypass validation, leading to information disclosure."
},
{
"lang": "es",
"value": "La función de creación de PDF de la API de Foxit PDF Services admite hacer referencia a archivos externos. Aunque el acceso a archivos locales está restringido, un atacante podría desencadenar una vulnerabilidad SSRF al usar la redirección de URL para eludir la validación, lo que lleva a la revelación de información."
}
],
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"product": "Foxit PDF Services API",
"defaultStatus": "unaffected",
"versions": [
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"version": "before 2026-07-27",
"status": "affected"
}
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}
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}
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"metrics": {
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"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"baseScore": 8.5,
"baseSeverity": "HIGH",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"scope": "CHANGED",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "LOW",
"availabilityImpact": "NONE"
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