How severe is CVE-2020-3772?

CVE-2020-3772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-3772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3772?

CVE-2020-3772 primarily affects Adobe Photoshop 2020. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3772?

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-2020-3772 published?

CVE-2020-3772 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3772

CVE-2020-3772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop 2020 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop 2020
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 versions 20.0.8 and earlier, and Photoshop 2020 versions 21.1 and earlier have a buffer errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3772?: Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 versions 20.0.8 and earlier, and Photoshop 2020 versions 21.1 and earlier have a buffer errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-3772?: CVE-2020-3772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-3772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3772?: CVE-2020-3772 primarily affects Adobe Photoshop 2020. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3772?: 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-2020-3772 published?: CVE-2020-3772 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb20-14.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_cc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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