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CVE-2026-48373

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.19% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-17 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted file. This high-severity vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation, making it critical for organizations using Acrobat Reader to prioritize patching and user training to mitigate potential risks. Users and administrators should be particularly vigilant in environments where Acrobat Reader is widely deployed.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
exploit arbitrary code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-48373
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.19%

Original NVD Description

Acrobat Reader is 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.

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