How severe is CVE-2020-17428?

CVE-2020-17428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-17428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-17428?

CVE-2020-17428 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-17428 published?

CVE-2020-17428 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-17428

CVE-2020-17428 is a low-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo
Published: 2021-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of CMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11336.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-17428?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of CMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11336.
How severe is CVE-2020-17428?: CVE-2020-17428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-17428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-17428?: CVE-2020-17428 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Studio Photo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-17428 published?: CVE-2020-17428 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_studio_photo:3.6.6.922:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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