CVE-2026-81996

Published Sep 8, 2026

Last updated 12 days ago

CVSS high 8.8

Overview

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.
Source
psirt@adobe.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
acrobat, acrobat_dc, acrobat_reader_dc

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
8.8
Impact score
6
Exploitability score
2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

psirt@adobe.com
CWE-863

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.