CVE-2026-48343

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Adobe Bridge

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Bridge is 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

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-16

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-48343

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	bridge	to 15.1.5 (exc)
adobe	bridge	From 16.0 (inc) to 16.0.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 in Adobe Bridge that could allow arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the exploit.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring for suspicious activity or files. Since exploitation needs user interaction to open a malicious file, check for unusual file opens or processes. Use system logs to track file access events and scan for files with unexpected extensions or sources.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially exposing sensitive data. While not explicitly stated, such risks may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data) if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates from Adobe if available. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Use endpoint protection tools to block malicious files. Monitor for unusual activity and restrict user permissions to limit impact.

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