What is CVE-2020-13570?

CVE-2020-13570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-22.

How severe is CVE-2020-13570?

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

Is CVE-2020-13570 known to be exploited?

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

Use After Free in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader

CVE-2020-13570

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the 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.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.022 (81.0th 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 10.1.0.37527
N/a Foxit — versions Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13570?: CVE-2020-13570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-22.
How severe is CVE-2020-13570?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-13570 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.