CVE-2018-19725

Name: CVE-2018-19725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-05T20:15:20.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19725 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30464
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.010.20069
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30056, <= 17.011.30113
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30464
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 19.010.20069
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30113

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19725?

How severe is CVE-2018-19725?

CVE-2018-19725 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19725?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST