How severe is CVE-2024-20754?

CVE-2024-20754 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-2024-20754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20754?

CVE-2024-20754 affects Adobe Lightroom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20754?

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-2024-20754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18469.

When was CVE-2024-20754 published?

CVE-2024-20754 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20754

CVE-2024-20754 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18469
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Adobe Lightroom
Published: 2024-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lightroom Desktop versions 7.1.2 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20754?: Lightroom Desktop versions 7.1.2 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2024-20754?: CVE-2024-20754 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-2024-20754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20754?: CVE-2024-20754 affects Adobe Lightroom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20754?: 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-2024-20754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18469.
When was CVE-2024-20754 published?: CVE-2024-20754 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb24-17.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:lightroom:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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