CVE-2026-27298: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CWE-843) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) that may 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 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-2026-27298 is a type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier) that allows access of a resource using an incompatible type. This flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No patch or official remediation has been published by Adobe as of the current information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Adobe Framemaker, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, so social engineering or targeted delivery is necessary. 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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Framemaker or running it with least privilege.
CVE-2026-27298: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CWE-843) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) that may 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 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-2026-27298 is a type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier) that allows access of a resource using an incompatible type. This flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No patch or official remediation has been published by Adobe as of the current information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Adobe Framemaker, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, so social engineering or targeted delivery is necessary. 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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Framemaker or running it with least privilege.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.398Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69decae582d89c981f18b2f4
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:16:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 7:00:18 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 5:55:45 PM
Views: 60
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