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CVE-2026-48367 Adobe CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48367 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe After Effects. The 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. This vulnerability is considered High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8. Users of Adobe After Effects should be aware of this vulnerability, particularly those who work with files from untrusted sources or open email attachments.

Vendor
Adobe
Product
After Effects
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 After Effects, particularly those who work with files from untrusted sources or open email attachments, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect themselves. This includes applying the vendor-provided patch, being cautious when opening files, and keeping software up to date.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an out-of-bounds write issue in Adobe After Effects. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.8, indicating High severity.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch
  • Be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources
  • Keep software up to date
  • Use secure file handling practices
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T21:17:00.660Z and was last modified on 2026-07-17T03:22:10.693Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Adobe After Effects, and its exploitation requires user interaction. The CVE record and NVD entry provide further details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48367 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48367

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

  • CVE-2026-48367 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48367

    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.