CVE-2026-48404
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Adobe Lightroom Classic Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
Lightroom Classic 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
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
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2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-48404
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56829

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adobe lightroom_classic *

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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 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom Classic that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. It requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file to trigger the issue.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit, so detection involves monitoring for suspicious file activity or unusual Lightroom Classic behavior. Check for recently opened files from untrusted sources or unexpected crashes. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let attackers run malicious code on your computer, potentially leading to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access. Since it requires user interaction, opening an untrusted file is the main risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Lightroom Classic to the latest version as soon as patches are available. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources until the issue is resolved. Disable automatic file opening features if possible.

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