CVE-2026-48293
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Adobe InDesign Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 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
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-48293
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35774
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe indesign to 21.3 (inc)
adobe indesign to 20.5.3 (inc)
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adobe indesign_desktop 21.3
adobe indesign_desktop to 20.5.3 (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 is an out-of-bounds write issue found in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. However, exploitation requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system with your user privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or modifying files. Since the attack requires user interaction, the risk depends on whether a user opens a malicious file.

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