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CVE-2026-18597


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.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), limited integrity, for affected systems.

Historical Context

Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2026-08-06T08:16:29.633

Last Modified

2026-08-26T16:54:50.030

Status

Awaiting Analysis

Source

14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 (HIGH)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-918

Affected Vendors & Products

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References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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