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CVE-2026-27293: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-27293cvecve-2026-27293cwe-122
Published: Tue Apr 14 2026 (04/14/2026, 22:58:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: Adobe Framemaker

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) that can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7. 8. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/22/2026, 06:55:59 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-27293 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier). This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by Adobe as of the published date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), and no known exploits have been reported 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 and consider applying any available workarounds or security controls recommended by Adobe once available.

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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: 69decae582d89c981f18b2e5

Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:16:53 PM

Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 6:55:59 AM

Last updated: 5/30/2026, 2:22:29 PM

Views: 49

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