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 up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. 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 for exploitation. It is rated with a high severity CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47916 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-416 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Acrobat Reader. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction by 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 released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any available workarounds or security controls recommended by Adobe once available.
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 up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. 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 for exploitation. It is rated with a high severity CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47916 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-416 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Acrobat Reader. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction by 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 released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any available workarounds or security controls recommended by Adobe once available.
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: 06/09/2026, 20:26:00 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 09:30:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 47
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