CVE-2020-9724
CVE-2020-9724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Adobe Lightroom
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9724?
- Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9724?
- CVE-2020-9724 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-2020-9724 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9724?
- CVE-2020-9724 affects Adobe Lightroom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9724?
- 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-2020-9724 published?
- CVE-2020-9724 was published on 2020-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:lightroom:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
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