CVE-2026-48406
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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-2026-48406
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56833

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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 arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a specially crafted malicious file to trigger the issue.

Detection Guidance

Since this vulnerability requires user interaction to open a malicious file, detection involves monitoring for suspicious file activity or unusual behavior when opening files in Lightroom Classic. Check for unexpected crashes or memory corruption errors during file operations.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or further malware installation.

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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