How severe is CVE-2024-30298?

CVE-2024-30298 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-2024-30298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30298?

CVE-2024-30298 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30298?

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

Does CVE-2024-30298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28219.

When was CVE-2024-30298 published?

CVE-2024-30298 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30298

CVE-2024-30298 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% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28219
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Animate versions 24.0.2, 23.0.5 and earlier Answer: 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-2024-30298?: Animate versions 24.0.2, 23.0.5 and earlier Answer: 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-2024-30298?: CVE-2024-30298 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-2024-30298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30298?: CVE-2024-30298 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-30298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28219.
When was CVE-2024-30298 published?: CVE-2024-30298 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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