How severe is CVE-2024-20762?

CVE-2024-20762 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20762 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-2024-20762?

CVE-2024-20762 primarily affects Adobe Animate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20762?

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

Does CVE-2024-20762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18477.

When was CVE-2024-20762 published?

CVE-2024-20762 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20762

CVE-2024-20762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18477
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2024-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20762?: Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2024-20762?: CVE-2024-20762 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20762 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-2024-20762?: CVE-2024-20762 primarily affects Adobe Animate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18477.
When was CVE-2024-20762 published?: CVE-2024-20762 was published on 2024-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb24-19.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:animate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:animate:24.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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