Security updates are available for Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF applications put Windows computers at risk. Updated versions prepared against possible attacks are available for download.

The three new versions Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2 and Foxit PDF Editor 2023.2 and 13.0 are listed in the according Security Bulletin on the software manufacturer's website. The developers have closed several security vulnerabilities. Five vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-420942, CVE-2023-42094, CVE-2023-42095, CVE-2023-42096, CVE-2023-42097) are classified with a high threat level.

In most cases, attackers can provoke memory errors. This works, for example, when processing certain JavaScript syntax. The application then crashes or malicious code can even get onto systems.

The Foxit PDF Reader is a lean and fast PDF reader that does not have to hide behind his big brother the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Cloud support is also part of the range of functions included, as is the creation of PDF documents from all Microsoft Office applications. An overview of the features of the current Foxit Reader can be found here.

How to get the updates

In Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PDF Editor, click on Help > About Foxit PDF Reader or About Foxit PDF Editor > Check for Update (for Version 10 and earlier, click on Help > Check for Updates) to update to the latest version.

Or click here to download the updated version of Foxit PDF Reader from our website.

Or click here to download the updated version of Foxit PDF Editor from our website.