CVE-2026-48404: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Lightroom Classic
Lightroom Classic 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-2026-48404 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom Classic that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided at this time, and no affected versions have been specified.
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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to scenarios involving user involvement.
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. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-48404: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Lightroom Classic
Description
Lightroom Classic 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-2026-48404 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom Classic that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided at this time, and no affected versions have been specified.
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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to scenarios involving user involvement.
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. Monitor Adobe's official security advisories for updates and patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.144Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b628dbf8831d5392312ba
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:57:33 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:32:28 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:34:27 UTC
Views: 4
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