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8.6

Illustrator can run malicious code from crafted files

CVE-2026-75990 · published 1 month ago
Summary

Adobe Illustrator may execute unwanted programs if a user opens a specially crafted file. This can let an attacker perform actions on the computer with the same rights as the logged‑in user. Protect yourself by only opening files from trusted sources, keeping Illustrator up to date, and using file‑scanning or sandbox tools.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
adobe illustrator desktop 2026 <= 30.7
adobe illustrator desktop 2025 <= 29.8.10
adobe illustrator >= 29.0, < 29.8.11
>= 30.0, < 30.8
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Illustrator | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
Illustrator is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.6 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
Timeline
Published8 Sep 2026
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen8 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-75990 · NVD
CVE-2026-75990 · MITRE
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