CVE-2020-14425

Name: CVE-2020-14425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-02T21:15:24.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 39.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 39.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

39.43%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	>= 9.7.1, < 10.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14425?

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.

How severe is CVE-2020-14425?

CVE-2020-14425 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14425?

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-2020-14425?

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Source: NVD / NIST