Description
Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 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

The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow that can be triggered when a user opens a specially crafted file in Adobe Bridge. Exploiting the overrun allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising data or the operating system. This weakness is categorized as CWE-122.

Affected Systems

Adobe Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 and all earlier releases are vulnerable. Users of these products should verify the specific version they have installed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity vulnerability, but the exploitation requires user interaction – the victim must open a malicious file. EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, indicating that it may not be widely exploited yet.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Adobe Bridge security patch or upgrade to a non‑vulnerable version as referenced in Adobe’s advisory at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb26-39.html
  • If patching is delayed, disable or uninstall Adobe Bridge to prevent exploitation until a fix is available
  • Prevent users from opening unknown or untrusted Bridge documents and enforce strict file handling policies

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTC.

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History

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:adobe:bridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe bridge
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe bridge

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 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 Bridge | 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 Bridge
Apple Macos
Microsoft Windows
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-15T09:13:11.712Z

Reserved: 2026-03-30T17:30:36.491Z

Link: CVE-2026-34630

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-15T09:07:34.982Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-14T20:16:47.833

Modified: 2026-04-15T18:20:31.747

Link: CVE-2026-34630

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses