CVE-2020-26536

Name: CVE-2020-26536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-02T08:15:12.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1. There is a NULL pointer dereference via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1. There is a NULL pointer dereference via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	< 10.1
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	< 10.1

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26536?

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1. There is a NULL pointer dereference via a crafted PDF document.

How severe is CVE-2020-26536?

CVE-2020-26536 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26536?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST