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CVE-2026-48336 Adobe CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48336 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. The vulnerability affects Adobe Illustrator versions 29.0 through 29.8.9 and 30.0 through 30.6. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, indicating a high severity level. Users of affected versions should apply patches to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused by an out-of-bounds write issue in Adobe Illustrator. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file that, when opened, could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
Illustrator
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-08-28
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-08-28

Who should care

Users of Adobe Illustrator versions 29.0 through 29.8.9 and 30.0 through 30.6 should apply patches to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Security teams and administrators responsible for managing Adobe Illustrator deployments should prioritize patching and review compensating controls for exposed systems. Operators and users of affected versions should be aware of the potential risks and take steps to mitigate them.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an out-of-bounds write issue in Adobe Illustrator. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file that, when opened, could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, indicating a high severity level. This vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches provided by Adobe for Illustrator versions 29.0 through 29.8.9 and 30.0 through 30.6.
  • Restrict opening files from untrusted sources.
  • Implement monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T22:17:01.963Z and was last modified on 2026-07-16T18:35:08.363Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Adobe Illustrator versions 29.0 through 29.8.9 and 30.0 through 30.6. Users should verify their versions and apply patches as needed. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context for defenders to assess and mitigate this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48336 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48336

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-48336 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48336

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.