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HIGH

CVE-2026-91800

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the installer of Foxit PDF Editor for macOS due to insufficient validation of a user-modifiable configuration value during high-privilege upgrades. A local attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91800?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the installer of Foxit PDF Editor for macOS due to insufficient validation of a user-modifiable configuration value during high-privilege upgrades. A local attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Is CVE-2026-91800 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-91800 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.1% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-91800?

CVE-2026-91800 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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