How severe is CVE-2024-45137?

CVE-2024-45137 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-2024-45137 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-2024-45137?

CVE-2024-45137 affects Adobe Indesign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45137?

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-2024-45137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41321.

When was CVE-2024-45137 published?

CVE-2024-45137 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45137

CVE-2024-45137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Indesign 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41321
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Adobe Indesign
Published: 2024-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

InDesign Desktop versions 19.4, 18.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file which, when executed, could run arbitrary code in the context of the server. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45137?: InDesign Desktop versions 19.4, 18.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file which, when executed, could run arbitrary code in the context of the server. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2024-45137?: CVE-2024-45137 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-2024-45137 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-2024-45137?: CVE-2024-45137 affects Adobe Indesign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45137?: 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-2024-45137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41321.
When was CVE-2024-45137 published?: CVE-2024-45137 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb24-79.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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