Is CVE-2020-13547 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-13547 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-13547 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-13547 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13547?

CVE-2020-13547 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-13547

CWE-843Published: December 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an improper use of an object, resulting in memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-13547 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.