CVE-2026-5936: An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5936?

pdf services api: upgrade to 2026-04-07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5936 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5936 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-5936 affect?

CVE-2026-5936 affects pdf services api. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations. This behavior may be exploited to probe internal network services, access otherwise unreachabl

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-5936 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting pdf services api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations. This behavior may be exploited to probe internal network services, access otherwise unreachable endpoints (e.g., cloud metadata services), or bypass network access controls, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure and further compromise of the internal environment.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2026-04-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Foxit · Vendor: foxit

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-13 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

foxit pdf services api UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026-04-07

Fixed in: 2026-04-07

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdf-services-api || rpm -q pdf-services-api || pdf-services-api --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026-04-07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pdf-services-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pdf-services-api

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-5936?

pdf services api: upgrade to 2026-04-07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5936 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5936 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-5936 affect?

CVE-2026-5936 affects pdf services api. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). An attacker can control a server-side HTTP request by supplying a crafted URL, causing the server to initiate requests to arbitrary destinations. This behavior may be exploited to probe internal network services, access otherwise unreachabl

How urgent is CVE-2026-5936?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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