CVE-2026-80161

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2026-80161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader is affected by an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.19%

8.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat>= 24.001.20604, < 24.001.30429
AdobeAcrobat Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-80161?
Acrobat Reader is affected by an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2026-80161?
CVE-2026-80161 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-80161?
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