How severe is CVE-2020-6093?

CVE-2020-6093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6093 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-2020-6093?

CVE-2020-6093 affects Gonitro Nitro Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6093?

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

When was CVE-2020-6093 published?

CVE-2020-6093 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6093

CVE-2020-6093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gonitro Nitro Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-824.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-824
Affected product: Gonitro Nitro Pro
Published: 2020-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 does XML error handling. A specially crafted PDF document can cause uninitialized memory access resulting in information disclosure. In order to trigger this vulnerability, victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6093?: An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way Nitro Pro 13.9.1.155 does XML error handling. A specially crafted PDF document can cause uninitialized memory access resulting in information disclosure. In order to trigger this vulnerability, victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2020-6093?: CVE-2020-6093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6093 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-2020-6093?: CVE-2020-6093 affects Gonitro Nitro Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6093 published?: CVE-2020-6093 was published on 2020-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1014

Affected products (1)

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

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