How severe is CVE-2024-20738?

CVE-2024-20738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20738?

CVE-2024-20738 primarily affects Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-20738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18453.

When was CVE-2024-20738 published?

CVE-2024-20738 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20738

CVE-2024-20738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18453
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server
Published: 2024-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20738?: Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2024-20738?: CVE-2024-20738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20738?: CVE-2024-20738 primarily affects Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-20738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18453.
When was CVE-2024-20738 published?: CVE-2024-20738 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker-publishing-server/apsb24-10.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2022:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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