CVE-2026-21318
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Out-of-Bounds Write in Adobe After Effects Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-02-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Published
2026-02-10
Last Modified
2026-02-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21318
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6381
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe after_effects to 25.6.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier. It is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, which means that the software writes data outside the boundaries of allocated memory. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.

Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically that the victim must open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of your system.

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