HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14425
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CVE-2020-14425

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API. An attacker can execute local files and bypass the security dialog.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14425 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 7.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2020-14425. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

foxitsoftware1 product(s)
foxit reader
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982
ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982
ADVISORYhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

All References (6)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159784/Foxit-Reader-9.7.1-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48982Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14425
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 2, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-14425 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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