CVE-2026-48367: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe After Effects
After Effects is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48367 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe After Effects that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, which triggers the vulnerability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting remote exploitation without user involvement. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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-2026-48367: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe After Effects
Description
After Effects is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48367 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe After Effects that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, which triggers the vulnerability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting remote exploitation without user involvement. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.141Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a569d1f68715ace43280d8e
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 20:49:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 04:18:39 UTC
Views: 8
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