CVE-2020-9688
CVE-2020-9688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Download Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Adobe Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Download Manager version 2.0.0.518 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9688?
- Adobe Download Manager version 2.0.0.518 have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9688?
- CVE-2020-9688 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-2020-9688 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-2020-9688?
- CVE-2020-9688 affects Adobe Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9688?
- 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-2020-9688 published?
- CVE-2020-9688 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:download_manager:2.0.0.518:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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