CVE-2025-61837: Adobe Format Plugins · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe Format PluginsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Format Plugins | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation should focus on minimizing exposure to malicious files by implementing strict email and file filtering policies to block suspicious attachments and links. Organizations should educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources and employ robust phishing awareness training. Application whitelisting can prevent unauthorized execution of malicious code. Sandboxing or running Adobe Format Plugins in isolated environments can limit the impact of exploitation. Network segmentation can reduce lateral movement if a system is compromised. Monitoring for unusual application behavior or crashes related to Adobe plugins can provide early detection. Since no patches are currently available, organizations should maintain close communication with Adobe for updates and apply patches promptly once released. Additionally, employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting heap overflow exploitation techniques can enhance defense-in-depth.
Description
Format Plugins versions 1.1.1 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.