Is CVE-2024-20738 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20738 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20738 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20738 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20738?

CVE-2024-20738 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-20738

CWE-287Published: February 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server is vulnerable to an improper authentication flaw that allows attackers to bypass security mechanisms without user interaction. This critical vulnerability carries a 9.8 CVSS score, posing a significant risk of unauthorized system access.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe for the FrameMaker Publishing Server.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20738 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.