CVE-2020-9668

Name: CVE-2020-9668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-16T18:15:13.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9668 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Access control vulnerability when handling symbolic links. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to elevate privileges in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Access control vulnerability when handling symbolic links. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to elevate privileges in the context of the current user.

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

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Genuine Service	<= 6.6

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9668?

How severe is CVE-2020-9668?

CVE-2020-9668 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9668?

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