CVE-2026-75991: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that may 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 the scope of the application and can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75991 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user after the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability changes the security scope and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without 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 and follow Adobe's security recommendations once published.
CVE-2026-75991: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026
Description
Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 contains an improper input validation vulnerability that may 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 the scope of the application and can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75991 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user after the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability changes the security scope and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially allowing an attacker to fully compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without 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 and follow Adobe's security recommendations once published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T18:43:30.983Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa0640aacd9273b4920a47b
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 19:37:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:52:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:24:46 UTC
Views: 7
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