CVE-2020-24439

Name: CVE-2020-24439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T20:15:17.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24439 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC for macOS versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a security feature bypass. While the practical security impact is minimal, a defense-in-depth fix has been implemented to further harden the Adobe Reader update process.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC for macOS versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) are affected by a security feature bypass. While the practical security impact is minimal, a defense-in-depth fix has been implemented to further harden the Adobe Reader update process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

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.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-67.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24439?

How severe is CVE-2020-24439?

CVE-2020-24439 has a CVSS score of 2.8/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24439?

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