CVE-2026-123263

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10

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CVE-2026-123263 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. After Effects 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..

Description

After Effects 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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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAfter Effects<= 26.5
AdobeAfter Effects<= 25.6.6

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-123263?
After Effects 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-123263?
CVE-2026-123263 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-123263?
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