CVE-2020-9747

Name: CVE-2020-9747
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-21T20:15:13.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9747 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file, which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.. EPSS estimates a 3.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file, which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

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

3.98%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Animate	<= 20.5

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb20-61.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb20-61.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9747?

How severe is CVE-2020-9747?

CVE-2020-9747 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9747?

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