How severe is CVE-2024-20733?

CVE-2024-20733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20733?

CVE-2024-20733 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18448.

When was CVE-2024-20733 published?

CVE-2024-20733 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20733

CVE-2024-20733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18448
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Dc
Published: 2024-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20733?: Acrobat Reader versions 20.005.30539, 23.008.20470 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2024-20733?: CVE-2024-20733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20733?: CVE-2024-20733 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18448.
When was CVE-2024-20733 published?: CVE-2024-20733 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb24-07.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*

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