How severe is CVE-2019-20831?

CVE-2019-20831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-20831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-20831?

CVE-2019-20831 primarily affects Foxitsoftware 3d. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20831?

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.

When was CVE-2019-20831 published?

CVE-2019-20831 was published on 2020-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-20831

CVE-2019-20831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware 3d with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxitsoftware 3d
Published: 2020-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the 3D Plugin Beta for Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5.0.20733. It has void data mishandling, causing a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20831?: An issue was discovered in the 3D Plugin Beta for Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5.0.20733. It has void data mishandling, causing a crash.
How severe is CVE-2019-20831?: CVE-2019-20831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-20831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-20831?: CVE-2019-20831 primarily affects Foxitsoftware 3d. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20831?: 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.
When was CVE-2019-20831 published?: CVE-2019-20831 was published on 2020-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:3d:*:*:*:*:*:foxit_reader:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:3d:*:*:*:*:*:phantompdf:*:*

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