How severe is CVE-2010-20010?

CVE-2010-20010 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-20010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-20010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2010-20010 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2010-20010 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-5306.

When was CVE-2010-20010 published?

CVE-2010-20010 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-20010

CVE-2010-20010 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2010-5306
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Foxit PDF Reader before 4.2.0.0928 does not properly bound-check the /Title entry in the PDF Info dictionary. A specially crafted PDF with an overlong Title string can overflow a fixed-size stack buffer, corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, and lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user who opens the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-20010?: Foxit PDF Reader before 4.2.0.0928 does not properly bound-check the /Title entry in the PDF Info dictionary. A specially crafted PDF with an overlong Title string can overflow a fixed-size stack buffer, corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, and lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user who opens the file.
How severe is CVE-2010-20010?: CVE-2010-20010 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-20010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-20010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2010-20010 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2010-20010 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-5306.
When was CVE-2010-20010 published?: CVE-2010-20010 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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