CVE-2020-9684

Name: CVE-2020-9684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-22T20:15:12.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9684 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Photoshop	<= 21.2
Adobe	Photoshop Cc	<= 20.0.9

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb20-45.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb20-45.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9684?

Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

How severe is CVE-2020-9684?

CVE-2020-9684 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9684?

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