CVE-2026-48374: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Bridge is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48374 is a path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that improperly limits pathname access to restricted directories. This flaw enables an attacker to read arbitrary files on the victim's file system by tricking the user into opening a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require privileges. It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file system read access, potentially exposing sensitive files and data outside the intended access scope. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user 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 avoid triggering this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48374: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Description
Bridge is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48374 is a path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that improperly limits pathname access to restricted directories. This flaw enables an attacker to read arbitrary files on the victim's file system by tricking the user into opening a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require privileges. It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file system read access, potentially exposing sensitive files and data outside the intended access scope. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user 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 avoid triggering this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.142Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a68f3749c2644c7f803d82c
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 18:22:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 15:39:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:01:09 UTC
Views: 42
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