CVE-2026-47937: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47937 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. It affects versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user by tricking the user into opening a malicious file. The attack requires user interaction and impacts confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a crafted 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. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-47937: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47937 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. It affects versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user by tricking the user into opening a malicious file. The attack requires user interaction and impacts confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a crafted 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. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.362Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2876db8dd33fbd85785dfa
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:03 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:47:11 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:13:18 AM
Views: 6
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