MEDIUM
CVE-2020-18972
CWE-668Published: August 25, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in PoDoFo v0.9.6 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via 'IsNextToken' in the component 'src/base/PdfToenizer.cpp'.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-18972 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
podofo_project1 product(s)
podofo
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/49/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/49/Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-18972
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-668
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 25, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-668)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-18972 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.