How severe is CVE-2020-14425?

CVE-2020-14425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14425?

CVE-2020-14425 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14425?

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-2020-14425 published?

CVE-2020-14425 was published on 2020-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14425

CVE-2020-14425 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Published: 2020-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API. An attacker can execute local files and bypass the security dialog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14425?: Foxit Reader before 10.0 allows Remote Command Execution via the app.opencPDFWebPage JavsScript API. An attacker can execute local files and bypass the security dialog.
How severe is CVE-2020-14425?: CVE-2020-14425 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14425?: CVE-2020-14425 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14425?: 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-2020-14425 published?: CVE-2020-14425 was published on 2020-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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