CVE-2026-48293: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21. 3, 20. 5. 3, and earlier contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48293 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe InDesign Desktop affecting versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a crafted malicious file. The attack vector requires local user interaction (user must open the file), and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
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 affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a 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 avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply general caution when handling files in affected versions. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates and patches.
CVE-2026-48293: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21. 3, 20. 5. 3, and earlier contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48293 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe InDesign Desktop affecting versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a crafted malicious file. The attack vector requires local user interaction (user must open the file), and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date.
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 affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a 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 avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply general caution when handling files in affected versions. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.135Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2876e38dd33fbd857860fa
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:11 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:41:20 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 9:31:13 PM
Views: 4
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