CVE-2019-8238

Name: CVE-2019-8238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-23T21:15:11.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier; 2019.010.20099 and earlier versions; 2017.011.30140 and earlier version; 2017.011.30138 and earlier version; 2015.006.30495 and earlier versions; 2015.006.30493 and earlier versions have a Path Traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Information Disclosure in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 4.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20100 and earlier; 2019.010.20099 and earlier versions; 2017.011.30140 and earlier version; 2017.011.30138 and earlier version; 2015.006.30495 and earlier versions; 2015.006.30493 and earlier versions have a Path Traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Information Disclosure in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.66%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30495
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.010.20100
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30056, <= 17.011.30140
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30493
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.010.20099
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30138

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-18.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8238?

How severe is CVE-2019-8238?

CVE-2019-8238 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8238?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST