CVE-2026-27299

Name: CVE-2026-27299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-14T23:16:27.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-27299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive files or data on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive files or data on the system. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

5.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Framemaker	< 2022.9

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb26-36.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27299?

How severe is CVE-2026-27299?

CVE-2026-27299 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27299?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-27299?

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Source: NVD / NIST