How severe is CVE-2024-30295?

CVE-2024-30295 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-2024-30295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30295?

CVE-2024-30295 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30295?

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-2024-30295 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30295 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28216.

When was CVE-2024-30295 published?

CVE-2024-30295 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30295

CVE-2024-30295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28216
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Animate versions 24.0.2, 23.0.5 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference 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-2024-30295?: Animate versions 24.0.2, 23.0.5 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference 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-2024-30295?: CVE-2024-30295 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-2024-30295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30295?: CVE-2024-30295 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30295?: 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-2024-30295 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30295 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28216.
When was CVE-2024-30295 published?: CVE-2024-30295 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb24-36.html

Affected products (1)

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