Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-14425?

Affected: Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-14425 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2020-14425 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-2020-14425?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-14425?

Fixed versions are available, including Foxit Reader 10.0.0.

How urgently should CVE-2020-14425 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2020-14425Foxit Reader Vulnerability

Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API.

Published Nov 2, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-14425 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Foxit Reader 10.0.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

31%

Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

40/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Description

Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API. An attacker can execute local files and bypass the security dialog.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Foxit ReaderFoxitsoftware	See advisory	10.0.0

Patched Releases

Foxit Reader

10.0.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 2, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

References

advisoryfoxitsoftware.com · security-bulletins.php
exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.html
exploitExploitDB-48982

FAQ

Common Questions.

Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API.
Affected: Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware). 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.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Foxit Reader 10.0.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Is CVE-2020-14425 On Your Attack Surface?

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