What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1096?

CVE-2020-1096 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 7.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-1096?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-1096. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Microsoft CVE-2020-1096

MEDIUM

2020-05-21 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Microsoft

4.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.2 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Aug 19, 2026 - 17:22 NVD

HIGH MEDIUM

CVSS changed

Aug 19, 2026 - 17:22 NVD

7.5 (HIGH) 4.2 (MEDIUM)

CVE Published

May 21, 2020 - 23:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge PDF Reader improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge PDF Reader improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.