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CVE-2026-48292 Adobe CVE debrief
CVE-2026-48292 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier. This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, with a severity rating of HIGH.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Format Plugins
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-28
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-28
Who should care
Users of Adobe Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Format Plugins. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if a victim opens a malicious file.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Users should update to a version of Adobe Format Plugins that is not vulnerable.
- Users should be cautious when opening files from unknown sources.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail for CVE-2026-48292 provide additional information about this vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-48292 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48292
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-48292 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48292
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/formatplugins/apsb26-65.html
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.