CVE-2026-48395: Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Bridge is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48395 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Adobe Bridge. This vulnerability enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a malicious file crafted to exploit the improper handling of search paths. The vulnerability changes the security scope, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code, alter or destroy data, or disrupt system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should exercise caution and avoid opening untrusted or suspicious files in Adobe Bridge until a vendor update is available.
CVE-2026-48395: Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Description
Bridge is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Adobe
Adobe Bridge
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48395 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Adobe Bridge. This vulnerability enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a malicious file crafted to exploit the improper handling of search paths. The vulnerability changes the security scope, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code, alter or destroy data, or disrupt system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should exercise caution and avoid opening untrusted or suspicious files in Adobe Bridge until a vendor update is available.
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: 6a68f3759c2644c7f803d86f
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 18:22:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 15:24:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:01:10 UTC
Views: 69
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