CVE-2020-24440
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CVE-2020-24440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Prelude version 9.0.1 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Prelude version 9.0.1 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Prelude | <= 9.0.1 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb20-70.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb20-70.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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