CVE-2026-27292: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27292 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier) that may lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a crafted malicious file to trigger the issue. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the risk is somewhat mitigated by the need for a victim to open a malicious file. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-27292: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27292 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier) that may lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a crafted malicious file to trigger the issue. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the risk is somewhat mitigated by the need for a victim to open a malicious file. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.396Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69decae582d89c981f18b2e2
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:16:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 6:55:09 AM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 7:04:26 PM
Views: 43
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