CVE-2025-61817: Adobe InCopy · Use After Free
Affects Adobe InCopySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% 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 11 Nov 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe InCopy | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Apply patches promptly once Adobe releases an official update addressing CVE-2025-61817. Monitor Adobe security advisories closely.
- Until patches are available, implement strict file handling policies: block or quarantine InCopy files from untrusted sources and educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited files.
- Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behaviors or exploitation attempts related to Use After Free vulnerabilities.
- Use application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized code and scripts.
- Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a compromise occurs.
- Enforce the principle of least privilege for user accounts running Adobe InCopy to minimize impact of code execution.
- Conduct user awareness training focused on recognizing phishing and social engineering attacks that may deliver malicious InCopy files.
- Monitor logs and endpoint telemetry for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Consider disabling or restricting Adobe InCopy usage in environments where it is not essential until the vulnerability is remediated.
Description
InCopy versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.