Description
Illustrator is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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: 2026-07-14
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw in Adobe Illustrator allows an out-of-bounds write that can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires the user to open a crafted file; no remote trigger is necessary, so user interaction is the gating factor.

Affected Systems

Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2025 and Adobe Illustrator Desktop 2026 are affected. The vulnerability is linked to these specific product releases by Adobe.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity impact, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests that the likelihood of widespread exploitation is low at present. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Because exploitation demands that a victim opens a malicious file, the attack vector is local and relies on user action, making social engineering a key component of a potential attack.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Illustrator security update from Adobe’s official channel promptly.
  • Avoid opening or executing files from untrusted or unknown sources, as the vulnerability requires a user to open a crafted file.
  • Where possible, run Illustrator in a sandboxed or least-privileged environment to limit the effect of potential exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 04:37 UTC.

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History

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe illustrator Desktop 2025
Adobe illustrator Desktop 2026
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe illustrator Desktop 2025
Adobe illustrator Desktop 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Illustrator is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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 Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Weaknesses CWE-787
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 Illustrator Desktop 2025 Illustrator Desktop 2026
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-16T03:55:33.462Z

Reserved: 2026-05-21T15:28:38.139Z

Link: CVE-2026-48335

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-15T14:29:13.742Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T04:45:17Z

Weaknesses