CVE-2026-48394: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Bridge 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-2026-48394 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No vendor-provided patch or remediation information is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Bridge. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system under that user context, including data theft, modification, or denial of service. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting Adobe Bridge usage to trusted environments.
CVE-2026-48394: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Description
Bridge 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
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48394 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No vendor-provided patch or remediation information is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Bridge. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system under that user context, including data theft, modification, or denial of service. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting Adobe Bridge usage to trusted environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.143Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a68f3759c2644c7f803d86c
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 18:22:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 15:25:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 41
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