CVE-2020-9715
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
56.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-04-13
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-04-27
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-08-19
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-9715?
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.009.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30002, 2017.011.30171 and earlier, and 2015.006.30523 and earlier have an use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Is CVE-2020-9715 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-9715 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-04-27.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-9715?
CVE-2020-9715 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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