CVE-2020-9686
CVE-2020-9686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe Photoshop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9686?
- Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9686?
- CVE-2020-9686 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-2020-9686 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9686?
- CVE-2020-9686 primarily affects Adobe Photoshop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9686?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9686 published?
- CVE-2020-9686 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_cc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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