HIGH

CVE-2020-13548

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

25.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

In Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2/10/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13548?

In Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Is CVE-2020-13548 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-13548 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 25.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-13548?

CVE-2020-13548 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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