CVE-2026-75990

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Incorrect Authorization in Adobe Illustrator Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Illustrator is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

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Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-75990

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	illustrator	From 29.0 (inc) to 29.8.11 (exc)
adobe	illustrator	From 30.0 (inc) to 30.8 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-863	The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This is an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator that allows arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the issue. The scope is changed, indicating the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This could lead to data theft, malware installation, or system compromise. Since exploitation requires opening a malicious file, users should avoid untrusted files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations must ensure proper access controls and user awareness to mitigate risks of exploitation.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version to patch the Incorrect Authorization vulnerability. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources and disable macros if possible.

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