CVE-2026-27268

Name: CVE-2026-27268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-10T23:16:43.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-27268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored in memory. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

4.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Illustrator	>= 29.0, < 29.8.5
Adobe	Illustrator	>= 30.0, < 30.2

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb26-18.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27268?

How severe is CVE-2026-27268?

CVE-2026-27268 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27268?

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