CVE-2019-8062

Name: CVE-2019-8062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-14T15:15:13.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe After Effects versions 16 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe After Effects versions 16 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	After Effects	<= 16

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb19-31.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb19-31.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8062?

Adobe After Effects versions 16 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2019-8062?

CVE-2019-8062 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8062?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8062?

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Source: NVD / NIST