CVE-2014-0546VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2014-0546: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Reader and AcrobatSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 22.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0546 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2014-0546 is a vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows that allows attackers to bypass sandbox protections and execute native code with elevated privileges. This flaw has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the input data.

Summary

Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows contain a sandbox bypass vulnerability (CVE-2014-0546) that enables attackers to circumvent sandbox restrictions and execute native code in a privileged context. This vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios. The input data does not specify affected versions or remediation details.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows attackers to bypass sandbox protections and execute native code with elevated privileges on Windows systems running Adobe Reader or Acrobat. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges obtained.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Adobe security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:49:41 UTC

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