CVE-2026-47911: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2026-47911 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. It affects versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. An attacker could exploit this flaw by convincing a user to open a specially crafted malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the user's privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows an out-of-bounds write condition that can be triggered when a user opens a maliciously crafted file. Successful exploitation could enable arbitrary code execution under the context of the current user. The affected versions are up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. The attack vector requires local user interaction (opening a file), with low attack complexity and no privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (CVSS 7.8). No official patch or remediation level has been indicated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, so social engineering or user interaction is necessary. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system could be severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-47911: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
CVE-2026-47911 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. It affects versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. An attacker could exploit this flaw by convincing a user to open a specially crafted malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the user's privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows an out-of-bounds write condition that can be triggered when a user opens a maliciously crafted file. Successful exploitation could enable arbitrary code execution under the context of the current user. The affected versions are up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. The attack vector requires local user interaction (opening a file), with low attack complexity and no privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity (CVSS 7.8). No official patch or remediation level has been indicated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, so social engineering or user interaction is necessary. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system could be severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
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: 06/09/2026, 20:26:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 00:42:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 139
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