CVE-2026-18597
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SSRF via URL Redirection in Foxit PDF Services API

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Foxit

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.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-18597
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53823

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
foxit pdf_services_api *
foxit pdf_reader 2024.2.3.25184
foxit pdf_editor to 2024.2.3.25184 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor 2024
foxit pdf_editor to 2023.3.0.23028 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor to 13.1.3.22478 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor to 12.1.7.15526 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor to 11.2.10.53951 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery) issue in Foxit PDF Services API's PDF creation feature. It allows attackers to bypass file access restrictions by using URL redirection to access external files, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access internal or restricted resources, steal sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The impact includes potential data breaches or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Foxit PDF Services API to the latest version to address the SSRF vulnerability. Monitor network traffic for unusual external file references or URL redirection attempts.

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