How severe is CVE-2020-6092?

CVE-2020-6092 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-2020-6092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6092?

CVE-2020-6092 affects Gonitro Nitro Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6092?

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-2020-6092 published?

CVE-2020-6092 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6092

CVE-2020-6092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gonitro Nitro Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Gonitro Nitro Pro
Published: 2020-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the way Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 parses Pattern objects. A specially crafted PDF file can trigger an integer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6092?: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the way Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 parses Pattern objects. A specially crafted PDF file can trigger an integer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2020-6092?: CVE-2020-6092 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-2020-6092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6092?: CVE-2020-6092 affects Gonitro Nitro Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6092?: 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-2020-6092 published?: CVE-2020-6092 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1013

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gonitro:nitro_pro:13.9.1.155:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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