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CVE-2026-48349 Adobe CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48349 is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe Animate that could result in arbitrary code execution. This AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief provides an overview of the vulnerability, recommended actions, and evidence notes. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for potential exposure. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but it depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. The scope is changed. Affected versions include 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14. Users of Adobe Animate should apply patches to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. Operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security teams should review affected scope and vendor guidance. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD information. Defenders should verify affected product scope and vendor guidance.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
Animate
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
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 versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14 should apply patches to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. Operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security teams should review affected scope and vendor guidance.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, CVE-2026-48349, is an Incorrect Authorization issue in Adobe Animate. It has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. The vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, but it depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. The scope is changed. Affected versions include 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching Adobe Animate versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14 due to the high severity and potential impact of the vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches for Adobe Animate versions 23.0.0 to 23.0.16 and 24.0.0 to 24.0.14
  • Review and update inventory of Adobe Animate installations
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • 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 2026-07-14T20:17:08.067Z and was last modified on 2026-07-16T18:43:55.610Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD information. Defenders should verify affected product scope and vendor guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48349 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48349

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

  • CVE-2026-48349 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48349

    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.