CVE-2026-48340: Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CWE-822) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge contains an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability (CWE-822) 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-2026-48340 is an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Adobe Bridge. 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 does not require privileges or elevated access to exploit. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack vector is local with user interaction required, limiting remote exploitation without user action.
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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Bridge or disabling it if not needed.
CVE-2026-48340: Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CWE-822) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Description
Adobe Bridge contains an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability (CWE-822) 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-2026-48340 is an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Adobe Bridge. 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 does not require privileges or elevated access to exploit. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack vector is local with user interaction required, limiting remote exploitation without user action.
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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Bridge or disabling it if not needed.
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: 6a56a08468715ace432de582
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:48:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 21:06:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 21:07:30 UTC
Views: 2
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