Is CVE-2026-57240 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-57240 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-57240 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-57240 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-57240?

CVE-2026-57240 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-57240

CWE-416Published: July 8, 2026· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.13%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.9th

Official Description

When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript deletes the PDF fields, the subsequent logic still uses the old field pointers, resulting in invalid pointer references and causing the application to crash.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-57240 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.