CVE-2026-80161: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CWE-843) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat contains a type confusion 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 is identified as CWE-843 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80161 is a type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat that allows access of a resource using an incompatible type. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user after the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-843 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
CVE-2026-80161: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') (CWE-843) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Description
Adobe Acrobat contains a type confusion 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 is identified as CWE-843 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80161 is a type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat that allows access of a resource using an incompatible type. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user after the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-843 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T20:51:11.639Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa07231acd9273b4931f6bc
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 21:08:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:21:30 UTC
Views: 7
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