CVE-2025-47099: Adobe InCopy · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe InCopySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 16% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe InCopy | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-47099, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches and apply updates promptly once released, as no patches are currently available. 2) Enforce strict file handling policies, including disabling automatic opening of InCopy files from untrusted sources and educating users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files. 3) Utilize application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution environment of Adobe InCopy, reducing the impact of potential exploitation. 4) Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous behavior consistent with exploitation attempts. 5) Conduct regular user awareness training focused on recognizing phishing and social engineering tactics that could deliver malicious InCopy files. 6) Implement network segmentation to isolate systems running Adobe InCopy from critical infrastructure to contain potential breaches. 7) Review and harden user privileges to minimize the impact of code execution under the current user context. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector and operational context of this vulnerability.
Description
InCopy versions 20.3, 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.