CVE-2019-20383

Name: CVE-2019-20383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T23:15:12.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20383 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ABBYY network license server in ABBYY FineReader 15 before Release 4 (aka 15.0.112.2130) allows escalation of privileges by local users via manipulations involving files and using symbolic links.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ABBYY network license server in ABBYY FineReader 15 before Release 4 (aka 15.0.112.2130) allows escalation of privileges by local users via manipulations involving files and using symbolic links.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abbyy	Finereader	< 15.0.112.2130

References

http://www.abbyydownloads.com/fc12/r3/ReleaseNotes_FC12_R3_U1_1299.39_build_12.0.3.2634.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://amonitoring.ru/article/abbyy-lpe/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.abbyy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008536920-FineReader-15-Change-LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.abbyydownloads.com/fc12/r3/ReleaseNotes_FC12_R3_U1_1299.39_build_12.0.3.2634.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://amonitoring.ru/article/abbyy-lpe/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://support.abbyy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008536920-FineReader-15-Change-LogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20383?

ABBYY network license server in ABBYY FineReader 15 before Release 4 (aka 15.0.112.2130) allows escalation of privileges by local users via manipulations involving files and using symbolic links.

How severe is CVE-2019-20383?

CVE-2019-20383 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20383?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-20383?

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Source: NVD / NIST