CVE-2026-47911: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24. 001. 30365, 26. 001. 21651 and earlier. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if a victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47911 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. The vulnerability allows an attacker to write outside the intended memory bounds, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires the victim to open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-47911: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24. 001. 30365, 26. 001. 21651 and earlier. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if a victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability 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-2026-47911 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. The vulnerability allows an attacker to write outside the intended memory bounds, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires the victim to open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.359Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785d85
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:00 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:13:03 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:57:00 AM
Views: 9
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