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CVE-2026-27298: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CWE-843) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-27298cvecve-2026-27298cwe-843
Published: Tue Apr 14 2026 (04/14/2026, 22:58:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: 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

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, 07:00:18 UTC

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.

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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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