CVE-2026-47917: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2026-47917 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if a specially crafted malicious file is opened. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a maliciously crafted file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the current user's privileges. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 applying any recommended workarounds or mitigations from Adobe once published.
CVE-2026-47917: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
CVE-2026-47917 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if a specially crafted malicious file is opened. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a maliciously crafted file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with the current user's privileges. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 applying any recommended workarounds or mitigations from Adobe once published.
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: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785d97
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 20:26:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 00:40:22 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 61
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