Exploited vulnerabilities / CVE-2020-9715
Confirmed exploited · remote code execution · Adobe AcrobatCVE-2020-9715
Adobe Acrobat remote code execution, confirmed exploited in the wild.
Adobe Acrobat contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for code execution
| CISA's name for it | Adobe Acrobat Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Vendor and product | Adobe · Acrobat |
| Type | remote code execution · CWE-416 |
| Exploited | Confirmed by CISA listed 13 April 2026 |
| Likelihood | one of the most likely to be exploited of every vulnerability tracked |
| Deadline | 27 April 2026 · already passed |
| Used in ransomware | Not reported |
| Advisories | helpx.adobe.com ↗ · nvd.nist.gov ↗ |
Three steps, in this order
Patch to the fixed version the vendor names, today if the product faces the internet.
Until it is patched, take the affected service off the internet or put it behind a VPN or allow-list.
Look for signs it was already used: new accounts, web shells, unexpected processes and outbound connections since the date it was listed.
| CISA's required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
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CVE-2020-9715 in short
Is CVE-2020-9715 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-9715 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 13 April 2026, which it does only on evidence of exploitation in the wild.
What is the CISA deadline for CVE-2020-9715?
US federal agencies must remediate it by 27 April 2026. Everyone else should treat that date as the latest safe point to patch an internet-facing system.
How likely is CVE-2020-9715 to be exploited in the next 30 days?
FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System gives it 33%, the 98th percentile of every CVE it scores.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9715?
Patch to the fixed version the vendor names, today if the product faces the internet. Until it is patched, take the affected service off the internet or put it behind a VPN or allow-list. Look for signs it was already used: new accounts, web shells, unexpected processes and outbound connections since the date it was listed.
Other Adobe vulnerabilities being exploited
| CVE | Product | Type | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48356 | Commerce and Magento | remote code execution | 27 October 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71362 | Commerce and Magento | exploited vulnerability | 24 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-75650 | Commerce and Magento | remote code execution | 8 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-48282 | ColdFusion | remote code execution | 7 July 2026 |
| CVE-2009-3459 | Acrobat and Reader | remote code execution | 20 May 2026 |
| CVE-2026-34621 | Acrobat and Reader | remote code execution | 13 April 2026 |
Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (released 10 November 2026) and FIRST EPSS. Page compiled automatically by SAK T.L.M, the threat-intelligence tool of SAK T.E.C, on 13 November 2026.