Chrome, Foxit & Open VSX Address Critical Browser & Extension Security
Foxit Releases Security Updates for PDF Editor Cloud XSS Vulnerabilities
- Foxit released security updates for its PDF Editor Cloud, addressing multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
- These XSS flaws could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.
- Users of Foxit PDF Editor Cloud are urged to apply the latest security patches immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Source: The Cyber Express | Date: February 4, 2026
Chrome 144 Security Alert: V8 & Libvpx Flaws Expose Systems to Hacks
- Google Chrome version 144 has released a critical security update to patch several vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws in the V8 JavaScript engine and the libvpx video codec library.
- These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-XXXX (placeholder), could lead to arbitrary code execution and denial-of-service due to memory corruption and out-of-bounds read/write issues.
- Users should update to the latest Chrome 144 version to mitigate risks associated with these potentially exploitable security vulnerabilities.
Source: SecurityOnline.info | Date: February 04, 2026
References
- Foxit Releases Security Updates for PDF Editor Cloud XSS Vulnerabilities - The Cyber Express
- Chrome 144 Security Alert: V8 & Libvpx Flaws Expose Systems to Hacks - SecurityOnline.info