What is CVE-2020-13547?

CVE-2020-13547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-22.

How severe is CVE-2020-13547?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-13547 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Buffer overflow in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader

CVE-2020-13547

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an improper use of an object, resulting in memory corruption and 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.

EPSS: 0.029 (85.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Foxitsoftware Foxit_reader — versions 10.0.0.37527
N/a Foxit — versions Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13547?: CVE-2020-13547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-22.
How severe is CVE-2020-13547?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-13547 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.