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CVE-2026-47916 Adobe CVE debrief
CVE-2026-47916 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier. This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Acrobat Reader
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a Use After Free issue in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a malicious file.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Be cautious when opening files from unknown sources.
Evidence notes
The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, indicating a HIGH severity level.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-47916 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-47916 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
CVE-2026-47916 was published on [2026-06-09T21:17:21.477Z].