Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A malicious Android app installed and run by a user could access sensitive data stored by Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android. The issue affects version 20.6.2 and earlier. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a mobile data-exposure issue requiring routine but deliberate remediation. It is not network-exploitable, but affected devices with sensitive documents deserve prompt update and app-control review.
Technical view
CVE-2020-24441 is an improper access control issue in directories created by Adobe Acrobat Reader for Android. It may expose sensitive information in application databases. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Android devices running Adobe Acrobat Reader version 20.6.2 or earlier, especially where users can install untrusted or sideloaded applications.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires the victim to download and run a malicious application. The provided data says KEV is false and does not cite active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The available evidence identifies confidentiality impact only, with no integrity or availability impact. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, active exploitation evidence, or a named fixed version beyond the Adobe advisory reference.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Android devices with Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
- Identify devices running version 20.6.2 or earlier.
- Check Adobe APSB20-71 for official remediation guidance.
- Update through approved app stores when vendor guidance confirms availability.
- Restrict sideloading and untrusted app installation through MDM policy.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Acrobat Reader versions across managed Android devices.
- Verify affected versions are remediated per Adobe guidance.
- Review MDM policy for app installation restrictions.
- Check for unknown Android apps on exposed devices.
- Prioritize devices that handle sensitive PDFs or account data.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader-mobile/apsb20-71.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Access Control
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