CVE-2019-8071

Name: CVE-2019-8071
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-17T19:15:11.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8071 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Download Manager versions 2.0.0.363 have an insecure file permissions vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Download Manager versions 2.0.0.363 have an insecure file permissions vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.31%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Download Manager	2.0.0.363

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/adm/apsb19-51.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/adm/apsb19-51.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8071?

Adobe Download Manager versions 2.0.0.363 have an insecure file permissions vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2019-8071?

CVE-2019-8071 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8071?

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-2019-8071?

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Source: NVD / NIST