High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 22, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-13547
CVE-2020-13547
Description
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.
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Affected products
3- Foxit Software/Foxit PDF Readerdescription
- Range: = 10.1.0.37527
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:10.0.0.37527:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1165nvdExploitThird Party Advisory
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