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CVE-2026-48347 Adobe CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48347 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Adobe Animate that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.7, indicating high severity. It affects Adobe Animate versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14. Users of Adobe Animate, particularly those who handle files from untrusted sources, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
Animate
CVSS
HIGH 7.7
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 Animate, particularly those who handle files from untrusted sources, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes applying the vendor patch, restricting access to Adobe Animate, and implementing additional monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, allowing for arbitrary code execution. The CVSS score is 7.7, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability affects Adobe Animate versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14. Users should apply the vendor patch as soon as possible and restrict access to Adobe Animate to trusted users only. This vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. It is recommended that users of Adobe Animate, particularly those who handle files from untrusted sources, take steps to mitigate this vulnerability. The CVE record and NVD entry provide critical details for defenders to assess and mitigate this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor patch as soon as possible
  • Restrict access to Adobe Animate to trusted users only
  • Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts
  • Educate users on the risks of opening malicious files
  • 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
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T20:17:07.820Z and last modified on 2026-07-16T18:43:47.113Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects Adobe Animate versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14. Users should verify their versions and apply patches accordingly. The CVE record and NVD entry provide critical details for defenders to assess and mitigate this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48347 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48347

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

  • CVE-2026-48347 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48347

    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.