Chrome, Foxit & Open VSX Address Critical Browser & Extension Security

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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

  1. Foxit Releases Security Updates for PDF Editor Cloud XSS Vulnerabilities - The Cyber Express
  2. Chrome 144 Security Alert: V8 & Libvpx Flaws Expose Systems to Hacks - SecurityOnline.info

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