CVE-2024-20738

Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.06%

Published15 Feb 2024

Description

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server< 2022 · 2022

Remediation

Fixed in

Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server≥ 2022

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-20738 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-20738 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.06%.

How severe is CVE-2024-20738?

CVE-2024-20738 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-20738?

Affected products include Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20738?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server 2022 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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