MEDIUM
CVE-2020-9359
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 24, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
KDE Okular before 1.10.0 allows code execution via an action link in a PDF document.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-9359 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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https://invent.kde.org/kde/okular/-/commit/6a93a033b4f9248b3cd4d04689b8391df754e244Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200312-1.txtMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-47Third Party Advisory
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https://invent.kde.org/kde/okular/-/commit/6a93a033b4f9248b3cd4d04689b8391df754e244Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200312-1.txtMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-9359
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 24, 2020
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-9359 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.