CVE-2026-47920: 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 flaw 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 to be exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47920 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. Successful exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without user involvement. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply standard security best practices to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-47920: 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 flaw 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 to be exploited.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47920 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. Successful exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without user involvement. The high CVSS score reflects the significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply standard security best practices to limit exposure.
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: 6a2876d88dd33fbd85785da0
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 20:26:00 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 09:33:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 69
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