CVE-2020-24414

Name: CVE-2020-24414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-20T22:15:42.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24414 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Illustrator version 24.1.2 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when parsing a specially crafted .svg file. This could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 24.1.2 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when parsing a specially crafted .svg file. This could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

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

2.69%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Illustrator	<= 24.2

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb20-53.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb20-53.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24414?

How severe is CVE-2020-24414?

CVE-2020-24414 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24414?

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