CVE-2020-9715

Name: CVE-2020-9715
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-19T14:15:13.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 48.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9715 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 48.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an use-after-free 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

48.44%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 27, 2026.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30523
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 20.009.20074
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30171
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	20.001.30002
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30523
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 20.009.20074
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30171
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	20.001.30002

References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9715US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9715?

How severe is CVE-2020-9715?

CVE-2020-9715 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 48.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9715?

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Source: NVD / NIST