CVE-2020-9681
CVE-2020-9681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Genuine Service 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Adobe Genuine Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator, which may lead to elevated permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9681?
- Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator, which may lead to elevated permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9681?
- CVE-2020-9681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-9681 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9681?
- CVE-2020-9681 affects Adobe Genuine Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9681?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9681 published?
- CVE-2020-9681 was published on 2021-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:genuine_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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