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CVE-2019-8069: Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.238 and earlier versions, 32.0.0.207 and earlier versions have a Same Origin Method

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CVE-2019-8069 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting flash player desktop runtime, flash player, flash player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.238 and earlier versions, 32.0.0.207 and earlier versions have a Same Origin Method Execution vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution in the context of the current user.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-346
Published2019-09-12
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

adobe flash player desktop runtime UPGRADE
Affected: <= 32.0.0.238
Fixed in: newer than 32.0.0.238
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player-desktop-runtime || rpm -q flash-player-desktop-runtime || flash-player-desktop-runtime --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 32.0.0.238 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player-desktop-runtime
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player-desktop-runtime
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 32.0.0.238
Fixed in: newer than 32.0.0.238
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 32.0.0.238 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 32.0.0.207
Fixed in: newer than 32.0.0.207
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 32.0.0.207 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 32.0.0.207
Fixed in: newer than 32.0.0.207
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 32.0.0.207 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-8069?

flash player desktop runtime: upgrade to newer than 32.0.0.238; flash player: upgrade to newer than 32.0.0.238; flash player: upgrade to newer than 32.0.0.207. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-8069 being exploited?

CVE-2019-8069 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-8069 affect?

CVE-2019-8069 affects flash player desktop runtime, flash player, flash player. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.238 and earlier versions, 32.0.0.207 and earlier versions have a Same Origin Method Execution vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution in the context of the current user.

How urgent is CVE-2019-8069?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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