CVE-2025-47098 is a high-severity vulnerability identified in Adobe InCopy versions 20.3, 19.5.3, and earlier. The vulnerability is classified as an Access of Uninitialized Pointer issue (CWE-824), which occurs when the software accesses memory pointers that have not been properly initialized. This can lead to unpredictable behavior, including the potential for arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The exploitation vector requires user interaction, specifically that the victim opens a maliciously crafted InCopy file. Once triggered, the vulnerability allows an attacker to execute code with the privileges of the user running the application, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity, with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the publication date, and no patches or updates have been linked yet. This vulnerability is particularly relevant for environments where Adobe InCopy is used for collaborative editorial workflows, as malicious files could be distributed through shared documents or email attachments.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-47098 could be significant, especially in sectors relying heavily on Adobe InCopy for content creation and publishing, such as media, advertising, and corporate communications. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, resulting in data breaches, intellectual property theft, or disruption of editorial workflows. Since the vulnerability allows execution with user-level privileges, attackers could escalate their access through subsequent exploits or lateral movement within the network. The requirement for user interaction means social engineering or phishing campaigns could be used to deliver malicious files, increasing the risk in organizations with less stringent user awareness training. Additionally, compromised systems could serve as footholds for broader attacks targeting sensitive information or critical infrastructure. The high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts underscore the potential for severe operational and reputational damage if exploited.

To mitigate CVE-2025-47098 effectively, European organizations should implement a multi-layered approach: 1) Restrict and monitor the use of Adobe InCopy to only trusted users and systems, minimizing exposure. 2) Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected InCopy files, emphasizing verification of file sources before opening. 3) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution scope of InCopy and isolate it from critical system components. 4) Monitor network and endpoint activity for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process launches or file modifications. 5) Maintain robust email filtering and attachment scanning to detect and block malicious InCopy files. 6) Prepare for patch deployment by tracking Adobe security advisories closely, and apply updates promptly once available. 7) Implement least privilege principles to reduce the impact of potential code execution by limiting user permissions. 8) Conduct regular security awareness training focused on social engineering and phishing tactics that could deliver malicious files.