CVE-2020-17412: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Phanto

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-17412?

3d: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1.35811; 3d: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1.35811. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-17412 being exploited?

CVE-2020-17412 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-17412 affect?

CVE-2020-17412 affects 3d, 3d. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or op

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-17412?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-17412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting 3d, 3d. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798. 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 U3D objects embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write pa

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-10-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: foxitsoftware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-13 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

foxitsoftware 3d UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.1.35811

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.1.35811

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 3d || rpm -q 3d || 3d --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.1.35811 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade 3d

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade 3d

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

foxitsoftware 3d UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.1.35811

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.1.35811

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 3d || rpm -q 3d || 3d --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.1.35811 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade 3d

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade 3d

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-17412?

3d: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1.35811; 3d: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1.35811. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-17412 being exploited?

CVE-2020-17412 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-17412 affect?

CVE-2020-17412 affects 3d, 3d. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or op

How urgent is CVE-2020-17412?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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