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7.8

Acrobat Reader can run malicious code from opened files

CVE-2026-81985 · published 1 month ago
Summary

Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, and Acrobat 2024 may let an attacker run any program on your computer if you open a specially crafted file. The code runs with the same rights as the user who opened the file, which could let the attacker take actions as you. Install the latest update from Adobe and avoid opening files from unknown sources.

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 adobe acrobat <= 26.002.21900
adobe acrobat reader <= 26.002.21900
adobe acrobat 2024 <= 24.001.30383
Original advisory text
Acrobat Reader is affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction i...
Acrobat Reader is affected by a Use After Free 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.
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
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published8 Sep 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen8 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-81985 · NVD
CVE-2026-81985 · MITRE
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