How severe is CVE-2020-3759?

CVE-2020-3759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-3759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3759?

CVE-2020-3759 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3759?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-3759 published?

CVE-2020-3759 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3759

CVE-2020-3759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2020-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.10 and below have a buffer errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3759?: Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.10 and below have a buffer errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-3759?: CVE-2020-3759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-3759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3759?: CVE-2020-3759 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-3759 published?: CVE-2020-3759 was published on 2020-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb20-07.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_editions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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