How severe is CVE-2020-3798?

CVE-2020-3798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-3798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3798?

CVE-2020-3798 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3798?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-3798 published?

CVE-2020-3798 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3798

CVE-2020-3798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2020-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.11.187212 and below have a file enumeration (host or local network) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3798?: Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.11.187212 and below have a file enumeration (host or local network) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-3798?: CVE-2020-3798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-3798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3798?: CVE-2020-3798 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3798?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-3798 published?: CVE-2020-3798 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb20-23.html

Affected products (1)

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

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