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CVE-2026-47937

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.15%

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CVE-2026-47937 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.001.21662
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.001.21662
AdobeAcrobat>= 24.0.0, < 24.001.30383

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-47937?
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-47937?
CVE-2026-47937 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47937?
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