What is CVE-2020-9724?

CVE-2020-9724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-19.

How severe is CVE-2020-9724?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom

CVE-2020-9724

Adobe Lightroom versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier have an insecure library loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

EPSS: 0.027 (84.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Adobe Lightroom — versions 9.2.0.10 and earlier versions
Adobe Lightroom
Microsoft Windows

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

psirt@adobe.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9724?: CVE-2020-9724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-19.
How severe is CVE-2020-9724?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.