MEDIUM
CVE-2020-19474
CWE-416Published: July 21, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue has been found in function Gfx::doShowText in PDF2JSON 0.70 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service due to an Use After Free .
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-19474 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
flowpaper1 product(s)
pdf2json
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://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/35Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/flexpaper/pdf2json/issues/35Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-19474
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-416
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 21, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-416)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-19474 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.