CVE-2020-23804
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Uncontrolled Recursion in pdfinfo, and pdftops in poppler 0.89.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-08-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-23804?
Uncontrolled Recursion in pdfinfo, and pdftops in poppler 0.89.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
Is CVE-2020-23804 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-23804 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-23804?
CVE-2020-23804 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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