CVE-2020-24432

Name: CVE-2020-24432
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T20:15:16.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 10.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24432 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the current user. To exploit this issue, an attacker must acquire and then modify a certified PDF document that is trusted by the victim. EPSS estimates a 10.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability that could result in arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the current user. To exploit this issue, an attacker must acquire and then modify a certified PDF document that is trusted by the victim. The attacker then needs to convince the victim to open the document.

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

10.65%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 20.001.30005
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 17.011.30175
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 20.012.20048
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 20.001.30005
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 17.011.30175
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 20.012.20048

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24432?

How severe is CVE-2020-24432?

CVE-2020-24432 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24432?

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