How severe is CVE-2020-9669?

CVE-2020-9669 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9669 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9669?

CVE-2020-9669 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9669?

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

When was CVE-2020-9669 published?

CVE-2020-9669 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9669

CVE-2020-9669 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud
Published: 2020-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier have a lack of exploit mitigations vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9669?: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier have a lack of exploit mitigations vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-9669?: CVE-2020-9669 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9669 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9669?: CVE-2020-9669 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9669?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-9669 published?: CVE-2020-9669 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb20-33.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:creative_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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