CVE-2026-47913: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
A Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24. 001. 30365, 26. 001. 21651 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7. 8.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47913 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. The attack vector requires local access and user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
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 applying any recommended workarounds from Adobe once available.
CVE-2026-47913: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
A Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24. 001. 30365, 26. 001. 21651 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7. 8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47913 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. The attack vector requires local access and user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
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 applying any recommended workarounds from Adobe once 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: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785d8b
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:00 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:11:21 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:12:09 AM
Views: 4
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