CVE-2026-47921: 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. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47921 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. The flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability requires the victim to open a malicious file, which means social engineering or phishing may be involved. 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 to avoid triggering this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-47921: 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. User interaction is required for exploitation. The vulnerability 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-2026-47921 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier. The flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory or other sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability requires the victim to open a malicious file, which means social engineering or phishing may be involved. 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 to avoid triggering this vulnerability.
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: 6a2876db8dd33fbd85785deb
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:03 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:56:20 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 4:50:00 AM
Views: 5
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