CVE-2026-48353: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK
CVE-2026-48353 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK that could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability could expose sensitive files outside the intended access scope. It has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK suffers from an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) that enables an attacker to perform arbitrary file system reads. This occurs because the SDK does not properly validate input, allowing access to files and directories beyond the intended scope. Exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, which triggers the vulnerability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope, potentially exposing confidential information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality. User interaction is required, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a victim opens a malicious file.
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 to prevent exploitation. Monitor Adobe's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48353: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK
Description
CVE-2026-48353 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK that could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability could expose sensitive files outside the intended access scope. It has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK suffers from an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) that enables an attacker to perform arbitrary file system reads. This occurs because the SDK does not properly validate input, allowing access to files and directories beyond the intended scope. Exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, which triggers the vulnerability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope, potentially exposing confidential information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality. User interaction is required, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a victim opens a malicious file.
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 to prevent exploitation. Monitor Adobe's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
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: 6a56aea568715ace4342b6d4
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 21:48:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 22:20:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 22:48:42 UTC
Views: 6
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