CVE-2020-26540
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 4.1 on macOS. Because the Hardened Runtime protection mechanism is not applied to code signing, code injection (or an information leak) can occur.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 4.1 on macOS. Because the Hardened Runtime protection mechanism is not applied to code signing, code injection (or an information leak) can occur.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | < 4.1 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 4.1 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26540?
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 4.1 on macOS. Because the Hardened Runtime protection mechanism is not applied to code signing, code injection (or an information leak) can occur.
How severe is CVE-2020-26540?
CVE-2020-26540 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26540?
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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