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CVE-2026-79907

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.19% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to a Double Free flaw that allows for arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted file. This high-severity vulnerability necessitates user interaction for exploitation, making it critical for organizations using Acrobat Reader to prioritize patching and user education to mitigate potential risks. Users and administrators of Acrobat Reader should take immediate action to address this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation.

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-2026-79907
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.19%

Original NVD Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by a Double 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.

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