CVE-2020-9686

Name: CVE-2020-9686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-22T20:15:12.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9686 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.23%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

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-2020-9686?

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

How severe is CVE-2020-9686?

CVE-2020-9686 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9686?

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