CVE-2026-81996

Published: Sep 8, 2026Modified: Sep 10, 2026

8.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 2.0 / Impact: 6.0

Source: psirt@adobe.com (Secondary)

Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Affected (3)

Products: Adobe: Acrobat, Acrobat Dc, Acrobat Reader Dc

3 products

Configuration A

3 vulnerable · 2 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat	24.0.0 ≤ version < 24.001.30429
Adobe Acrobat Dc	15.008.20082 ≤ version < 26.002.21901
Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc	15.008.20082 ≤ version < 26.002.21901

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Apple Macos	All versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (1)

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html

Source: psirt@adobe.com

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