Is CVE-2020-6116 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-6116 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-6116 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-6116 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-6116?

CVE-2020-6116 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-6116

CWE-680Published: September 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the rendering functionality of Nitro Software, Inc.’s Nitro Pro 13.13.2.242. When drawing the contents of a page using colors from an indexed colorspace, the application can miscalculate the size of a buffer when allocating space for its colors. When using this allocated buffer, the application can write outside its bounds and cause memory corruption which can lead to code execution. A specially crafted document must be loaded by a victim in order to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-6116 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.