CVE-2025-61827: Adobe Illustrator on iPad · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe Illustrator on iPadSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 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 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 Illustrator on iPad | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict the opening of files from untrusted or unknown sources within Adobe Illustrator on iPad to reduce exposure to malicious files.
- Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files, emphasizing caution with files received via email or messaging platforms.
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to control application permissions and restrict file sharing capabilities where feasible.
- Monitor network traffic and endpoint behavior for signs of exploitation attempts or unusual activity related to Illustrator on iPad.
- Once Adobe releases a patch or update addressing this vulnerability, prioritize prompt deployment across all affected devices.
- Consider isolating iPad devices used for sensitive design work from critical enterprise networks to limit lateral movement potential.
- Employ application whitelisting or sandboxing solutions where possible to contain potential exploitation.
- Maintain regular backups of critical design files to enable recovery in case of data corruption or loss.
Description
Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 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.