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CVE-2020-13557

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 70.39% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-12-22 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
arbitrary code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2020-13557
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
70.39%
Java

Original NVD 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.