Is CVE-2020-13572 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-13572 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-13572 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-13572 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13572?

CVE-2020-13572 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-13572

CWE-122Published: February 10, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A heap overflow vulnerability exists in the way the GIF parser decodes LZW compressed streams in Accusoft ImageGear 19.8. A specially crafted malformed file can trigger a heap overflow, which can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-13572 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.