CVE-2026-27296: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) (CWE-191) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain an integer underflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. This vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-27296 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27296 is an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker 2022.8 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user context. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires that the victim opens a malicious file, so social engineering or tricking the user is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by Adobe at this time.
CVE-2026-27296: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) (CWE-191) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain an integer underflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. This vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-27296 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27296 is an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker 2022.8 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user context. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires that the victim opens a malicious file, so social engineering or tricking the user is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by Adobe at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.397Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69decae582d89c981f18b2ee
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:16:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 6:58:35 AM
Last updated: 5/30/2026, 1:38:04 PM
Views: 41
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