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 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 potential impact beyond the initial component.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Adobe
Illustrator Desktop 2026
Adobe
Illustrator Desktop 2025
Weaknesses
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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 affects versions up to 30.7 and 29.8.10. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting high severity with user interaction required (UI:R), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), and a changed scope (S:C).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the current user's privileges, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attacker must convince the user to open a malicious file, which is the vector for exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe 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
- 2026-08-18T18:43:30.983Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa0640aacd9273b4920a47b
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 19:37:46 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:47:07 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 76
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