CVE-2025-54217: 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, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% 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 12 Aug 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
Organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Monitor Adobe's official channels for patches and apply updates promptly once available. 2) Enforce strict file handling policies, including restricting the opening of InCopy files from untrusted or unknown sources. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files, emphasizing the need for caution with email attachments and downloads. 4) Utilize endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to heap overflows or code execution attempts within Adobe InCopy. 5) Employ application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized code and sandboxing techniques to isolate InCopy processes. 6) Implement network-level controls to monitor and block suspicious file transfers or communications related to Adobe InCopy usage. 7) Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments focusing on creative software environments. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector (malicious file opening) and the operational context of Adobe InCopy.
Description
InCopy versions 20.4, 19.5.4 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.