How severe is CVE-2020-9590?

CVE-2020-9590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9590?

CVE-2020-9590 affects Adobe Digital Negative Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9590?

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-2020-9590 published?

CVE-2020-9590 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9590

CVE-2020-9590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Negative Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Digital Negative Software Development Kit
Published: 2020-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.5 and earlier versions have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9590?: Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.5 and earlier versions have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9590?: CVE-2020-9590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9590?: CVE-2020-9590 affects Adobe Digital Negative Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9590?: 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-2020-9590 published?: CVE-2020-9590 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dng-sdk/apsb20-26.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_negative_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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