CVE-2026-21330
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Type Confusion in Adobe After Effects Allows Arbitrary 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 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') 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
AI Q&A
2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21330
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6371
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe after_effects to 25.6.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Type Confusion issue in Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user by exploiting the way the software handles certain resources. To exploit this vulnerability, a user must be tricked into opening a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution, which means an attacker could run malicious code on your system with your user privileges. This could result in unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or other malicious activities depending on the attacker's intent.

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