How severe is CVE-2024-20745?

CVE-2024-20745 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-2024-20745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20745?

CVE-2024-20745 affects Adobe Premiere Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20745?

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.

Does CVE-2024-20745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18460.

When was CVE-2024-20745 published?

CVE-2024-20745 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20745

CVE-2024-20745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18460
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Premiere Pro
Published: 2024-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Premiere Pro versions 24.1, 23.6.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20745?: Premiere Pro versions 24.1, 23.6.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2024-20745?: CVE-2024-20745 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-2024-20745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20745?: CVE-2024-20745 affects Adobe Premiere Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20745?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-20745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18460.
When was CVE-2024-20745 published?: CVE-2024-20745 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_pro/apsb24-12.html

Affected products (1)

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