Description
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Published: 2026-04-14
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign Desktop allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user who opens a crafted file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122.

Affected Systems

Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and all earlier releases are affected by this vulnerability.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.8, indicating high severity, but the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires user interaction: a victim must open a malicious file, so the attack vector is local and relies on social engineering.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 14, 2026 at 20:34 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Adobe InDesign Desktop update that addresses the heap‑based buffer overflow.
  • Avoid opening unknown or suspicious InDesign files until the update is applied.
  • Consult Adobe’s advisory at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb26-32.html for detailed guidance.
  • Implement file‑type filtering or antivirus scanning to detect malicious InDesign documents.
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 14, 2026 at 20:34 UTC.

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History

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe indesign
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Adobe indesign

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe indesign Desktop
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe indesign Desktop

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Title InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Adobe Indesign Indesign Desktop
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-21T20:27:06.909Z

Reserved: 2026-03-30T17:30:36.490Z

Link: CVE-2026-34627

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Updated: 2026-04-14T17:43:54.263Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-14T18:17:36.890

Modified: 2026-04-16T21:12:59.290

Link: CVE-2026-34627

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-15T14:41:09Z

Weaknesses