CVE-2020-9681

Published: Apr 16, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.6 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator, which may lead to elevated permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Affected (1)

Products: Adobe: Genuine Service

1 product

Genuine Service

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 2 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Genuine Service	Up to 6.6

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Apple Macos	All versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.html

Source: psirt@adobe.com

Vendor Advisory

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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