How severe is CVE-2024-30299?

CVE-2024-30299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-30299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30299?

CVE-2024-30299 primarily affects Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30299?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-30299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28220.

When was CVE-2024-30299 published?

CVE-2024-30299 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30299

CVE-2024-30299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28220
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server versions 2020.3, 2022.2 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or elevated privileges within the application. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30299?: Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server versions 2020.3, 2022.2 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or elevated privileges within the application. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2024-30299?: CVE-2024-30299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-30299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30299?: CVE-2024-30299 primarily affects Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-30299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28220.
When was CVE-2024-30299 published?: CVE-2024-30299 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker-publishing-server/apsb24-38.html

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2020:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2020:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2020:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2022:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker_publishing_server:2022:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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