CVE-2020-9688

Name: CVE-2020-9688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-17T00:15:12.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Download Manager version 2.0.0.518 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Download Manager version 2.0.0.518 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

4.85%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Download Manager	2.0.0.518

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/adm/apsb20-49.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/adm/apsb20-49.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9688?

Adobe Download Manager version 2.0.0.518 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-9688?

CVE-2020-9688 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9688?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-9688?

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Source: NVD / NIST