CVE-2026-34700: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34700 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. The attack vector requires local user interaction, and no privileges are required to exploit it. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the current user's privileges, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires the user to open a malicious file, so social engineering or tricking the user is necessary. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
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 and consider restricting access to Adobe InDesign Desktop or running it in a restricted environment.
CVE-2026-34700: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34700 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. The attack vector requires local user interaction, and no privileges are required to exploit it. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the current user's privileges, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires the user to open a malicious file, so social engineering or tricking the user is necessary. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
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 and consider restricting access to Adobe InDesign Desktop or running it in a restricted environment.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T17:30:36.498Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a286c648dd33fbd857435f1
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:41:24 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 19:56:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 69
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