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CVE-2026-75990: Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-75990cvecve-2026-75990cwe-863
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 19:29:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: Illustrator Desktop 2026

Description

Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability affects versions up to 30.7 and 29.8.10. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating a potential impact beyond the initially affected component.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.6high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Adobe

Illustrator Desktop 2026

Affected versions
>=0 <=30.7

Adobe

Illustrator Desktop 2025

Affected versions
>=0 <=29.8.10

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 02:51:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-75990 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 that enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file to trigger exploitation. The vulnerability affects versions up to 30.7 and 29.8.10. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The requirement for user interaction limits exploitation to scenarios where the user opens a crafted malicious file. The changed scope indicates that the impact extends beyond the initially vulnerable component, possibly affecting other parts of the system or application.

Mitigation Recommendations

No patch or official fix information is currently provided. 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 and follow Adobe's security recommendations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
adobe
Date Reserved
2026-08-18T18:43:08.813Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa0640aacd9273b4920a479

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 19:37:46 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:51:06 UTC

Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:12:06 UTC

Views: 88

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