CVE-2020-24420

Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Adobe Photoshop for Windows

Description

Adobe Photoshop for Windows version 21.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element 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.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Photoshop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb20-63.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24420?
CVE-2020-24420 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-24420?
To fix CVE-2020-24420, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-24420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-24420 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-24420?
CVE-2020-24420 affects Adobe Photoshop.
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