CVE-2026-48335: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48335 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires that the user open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery.
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 to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48335: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Description
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 and 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-2026-48335 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires that the user open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery.
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 to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
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: 6a56aea368715ace4342b13f
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 21:48:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 22:06:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:53:09 UTC
Views: 6
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