CVE-2019-20836: Infoleak

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5. It has mishandling of cloud credentials, as demonstrated by Google Drive.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.5
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.5

Event History

Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF is CVE-2019-20836.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20836?

The severity of CVE-2019-20836 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software by CVE-2019-20836?

The affected software by CVE-2019-20836 is Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.5.

4

What is the description of CVE-2019-20836?

CVE-2019-20836 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.5 that involves mishandling of cloud credentials, specifically in relation to Google Drive.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-20836?

To fix CVE-2019-20836, it is recommended to update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.5 or higher, as this issue has been addressed in that version.

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