CVE-2026-48407: 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.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48407 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Lightroom Classic. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and 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 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, which limits the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery.
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.
CVE-2026-48407: 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-2026-48407 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Lightroom Classic. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and 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 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, which limits the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery.
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.
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: 6a7b628dbf8831d5392312c3
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:57:33 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:29:38 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:18:47 UTC
Views: 4
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