How severe is CVE-2020-9747?

CVE-2020-9747 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-2020-9747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9747?

CVE-2020-9747 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9747?

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-2020-9747 published?

CVE-2020-9747 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9747

CVE-2020-9747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2020-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file, which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9747?: Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file, which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.
How severe is CVE-2020-9747?: CVE-2020-9747 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-2020-9747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9747?: CVE-2020-9747 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9747?: 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-2020-9747 published?: CVE-2020-9747 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb20-61.html

Affected products (1)

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