Vulnerability identifier: #VU47877

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24425

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an untrusted search path. A local user can execute arbitrary commands with administrator privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Dreamweaver: 20.2

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb20-55.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.