CVE-2026-47919: 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 a victim opens a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47919 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader up to versions 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a crafted malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires the user to open a malicious file, which limits exploitation to scenarios involving user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been announced by Adobe at this time.
CVE-2026-47919: 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 a victim opens a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47919 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader up to versions 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a crafted malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires the user to open a malicious file, which limits exploitation to scenarios involving user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been announced by Adobe at this time.
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: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785d9d
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:00 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:57:58 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:07:07 AM
Views: 6
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