CVE-2026-81996

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified

CVE-2026-81996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat>= 24.0.0, < 24.001.30429
AdobeAcrobat Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc>= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-81996?
Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-81996?
CVE-2026-81996 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81996?
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