CVE-2019-20835

Name: CVE-2019-20835
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-04T17:15:13.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20835 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5. It has homograph mishandling.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5. It has homograph mishandling.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	< 9.5
Foxitsoftware	Reader	< 9.5

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20835?

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5. It has homograph mishandling.

How severe is CVE-2019-20835?

CVE-2019-20835 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20835?

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-2019-20835?

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Source: NVD / NIST