CVE-2026-48348: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe Adobe Animate 2023
Adobe Animate 2023 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file, and depends on conditions outside the attacker's control. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48348 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe Animate 2023 that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, and exploitation depends on factors beyond the attacker's control. The vulnerability changes the security scope and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction and conditions beyond attacker control, limiting exploitation scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-48348: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe Adobe Animate 2023
Description
Adobe Animate 2023 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that may allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file, and depends on conditions outside the attacker's control. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48348 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe Animate 2023 that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The attack requires the victim to open a malicious file, and exploitation depends on factors beyond the attacker's control. The vulnerability changes the security scope and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction and conditions beyond attacker control, limiting exploitation scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.140Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a56962868715ace431dc9ec
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:03:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 23:14:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 76
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