CVE-2026-48334: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction and affects the security scope, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.3. No patch or official remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48334 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability changes the security scope, indicating a significant impact on system security properties. Exploitation requires user interaction. As of the published date, no patch or official remediation level has been announced by Adobe.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability requires user interaction to open a malicious file, which limits automatic exploitation but still poses a critical risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official remediation or temporary fix has been provided by Adobe at this time.
CVE-2026-48334: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Description
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction and affects the security scope, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.3. No patch or official remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.3critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48334 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability changes the security scope, indicating a significant impact on system security properties. Exploitation requires user interaction. As of the published date, no patch or official remediation level has been announced by Adobe.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. Availability is not impacted. The vulnerability requires user interaction to open a malicious file, which limits automatic exploitation but still poses a critical risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official remediation or temporary fix has been provided by Adobe at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.139Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a56aea368715ace4342b13c
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 21:48:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 22:07:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 03:18:48 UTC
Views: 23
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