CVE-2020-9724

Name: CVE-2020-9724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-19T15:15:13.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9724 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

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

2.74%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Lightroom	<= 9.2.0.10

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb20-51.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb20-51.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9724?

Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2020-9724?

CVE-2020-9724 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9724?

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-2020-9724?

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Source: NVD / NIST