Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-13557?

Affected: Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware) versions 10.1.0.37527; Foxit versions >= Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-13557 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-13557 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-13557?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-13557?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-13557 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-13557

High

A use after free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527.

Published Dec 22, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-13557 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware), Foxit.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

70%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

A use after free 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 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.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Foxit ReaderFoxitsoftware	10.1.0.37527	n/a
Foxit	>= Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 22, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-416 Use After Free

References

exploithttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1171

FAQ

Common Questions.

A use after free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527.
Affected: Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware) versions 10.1.0.37527; Foxit versions >= Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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