CVE-2026-81997

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

6.3

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 4.0

Source: psirt@adobe.com (Secondary)

Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. 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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