AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2020-9715
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2020-08-19 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-416
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Adobe · Acrobat
- Added to catalog
- 2026-04-13
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2026-04-27
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 15.006.30060
Through (inclusive): 15.006.30523
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 15.008.20082
Through (inclusive): 20.009.20074
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 17.011.30059
Through (inclusive): 17.011.30171
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:20.001.30002:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 15.006.30060
Through (inclusive): 15.006.30523
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 15.008.20082
Through (inclusive): 20.009.20074
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 17.011.30059
Through (inclusive): 17.011.30171
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:20.001.30002:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/
Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/
Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9715
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