CVE-2020-6074

Name: CVE-2020-6074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-18T17:15:10.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 40.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6074 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parser of Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155. A specially crafted PDF document can cause a use-after-free which can lead to remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 40.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the PDF parser of Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155. A specially crafted PDF document can cause a use-after-free which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

40.88%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gonitro	Nitro Pro	13.9.1.155

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0997Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0997Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6074?

How severe is CVE-2020-6074?

CVE-2020-6074 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6074?

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