CVE-2020-9715 Adobe Acrobat Use-After-Free
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 13 Apr 2026
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-9715?
CVE-2020-9715 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 19 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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 .
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9715?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9715?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9715 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 27 Apr 2026.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2020-9715 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2020-9715 in the wild since at least 13 Apr 2026.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxg9-xx37-xj49.