How severe is CVE-2024-20794?

CVE-2024-20794 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-2024-20794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20794?

CVE-2024-20794 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20794?

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

Does CVE-2024-20794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18509.

When was CVE-2024-20794 published?

CVE-2024-20794 was published on 2024-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20794

CVE-2024-20794 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18509
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2024-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause a system 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-2024-20794?: Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause a system 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-2024-20794?: CVE-2024-20794 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-2024-20794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20794?: CVE-2024-20794 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18509.
When was CVE-2024-20794 published?: CVE-2024-20794 was published on 2024-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb24-26.html

Affected products (1)

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