CVE-2026-47916: 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. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47916 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. Exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, which may lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.
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 using security controls such as sandboxing or application whitelisting to limit potential impact.
CVE-2026-47916: 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. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47916 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. Exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, which may lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.
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 using security controls such as sandboxing or application whitelisting to limit potential impact.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.360Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785d94
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:00 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:00:28 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:05:56 AM
Views: 7
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