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CVE-2026-81996

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.13% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-11

CyberRota Analysis

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Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to an Incorrect Authorization flaw that allows low-privileged attackers to escalate their privileges without user interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data or system functions. Organizations using Acrobat Reader should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential security risks.

Public Exploit Signal

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

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CVE
CVE-2026-81996
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

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