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CVE-2020-9715

Adobe Acrobat Use-After-Free

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 48.6%
  1. Published19 Aug 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Apr 2026
  3. Remediation due27 Apr 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Acrobat contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution

Added to KEV: 13 Apr 2026Federal remediation due: 27 Apr 2026

Description

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 .

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Acrobat Dc20.001.30002 · ≥ 15.006.30060 ≤ 15.006.30523 · ≥ 17.011.30059 ≤ 17.011.30171 · ≥ 15.008.20082 ≤ 20.009.20074
Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc20.001.30002 · ≥ 15.006.30060 ≤ 15.006.30523 · ≥ 17.011.30059 ≤ 17.011.30171 · ≥ 15.008.20082 ≤ 20.009.20074

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-9715 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-9715 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Apr 2026.

How severe is CVE-2020-9715?

CVE-2020-9715 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 48.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-9715?

Affected products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9715?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.