CVE-2020-9715
Adobe Acrobat Use-After-Free Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
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 .
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 19, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Adobe Acrobat contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9715
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-9715
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to a version that is not vulnerable.
- Install the latest updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-9715 has a 7 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-9715.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| 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.html | Vendor 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.html | Vendor 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-2020-9715 | US Government Resource |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-9715 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-9715
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
None
Python
Utilizing reverse engineering tools and a variety of programming languages
None
Adobe Acrobat Reader UAF vulnerability Exploit code
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None
JavaScript
2020年发布到阿尔法实验室微信公众号的所有安全资讯汇总
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-9715 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Adds 7 Fresh Exploits to KEV Catalog
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding seven high-risk flaws that are currently being weaponized by maliciou ... Read more
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The Hacker News
CISA Adds 6 Known Exploited Flaws in Fortinet, Microsoft, and Adobe Software
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added half a dozen security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitatio ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Seven Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog — April 13, 2026
CISA has expanded the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new entries on April 13, 2026, based on evidence of active exploitation. The batch spans three vendors — Microsoft, Adobe, and ... Read more
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The Register
Zombie Microsoft bugs rise from the dead, pave way for crims and ransomware scum
Crooks are exploiting four Microsoft vulnerabilities - one patched 14 years ago and another tied to ransomware activity - according to America's lead cyber-defense agency, which on Monday gave federal ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-9715 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9715 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-9715 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/ Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 03, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/ No Types Assigned https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/ Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 07, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://blog.exodusintel.com/2021/04/20/analysis-of-a-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc/ [No Types Assigned] -
CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html No Types Assigned https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-48.html Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-991/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE NIST CWE-416 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.006.30060 up to (including) 15.006.30523 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.008.20082 up to (including) 20.009.20074 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.011.30059 up to (including) 17.011.30171 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:20.001.30002:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.006.30060 up to (including) 15.006.30523 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:* versions from (including) 15.008.20082 up to (including) 20.009.20074 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.011.30059 up to (including) 17.011.30171 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:20.001.30002:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*