Is CVE-2020-17435 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-17435 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-17435 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-17435 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-17435?

CVE-2020-17435 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-17435

CWE-125Published: February 9, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CR2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11358.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-17435 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.