CVE-2025-47103: Adobe InDesign Desktop · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe InDesign DesktopSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% 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 InDesign Desktop | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Monitor Adobe's security advisories closely and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available to address this vulnerability. 2) Enforce strict file handling policies, including restricting the opening of InDesign files from untrusted or unknown sources. 3) Utilize endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to heap overflows or suspicious code execution within Adobe InDesign processes. 4) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected InDesign files, emphasizing cautious handling of email attachments and downloads. 5) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 6) Consider network segmentation to isolate systems running Adobe InDesign from critical infrastructure to reduce lateral movement opportunities. 7) Implement robust backup and recovery procedures to mitigate damage from potential exploitation. These measures, combined with timely patching, will significantly reduce the risk posed by this vulnerability.
Description
InDesign Desktop versions 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.