Improper Input Validation in Adobe Illustrator Leads to Arbitrary Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Illustrator is affected by an Improper Input Validation 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-2026-75991

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-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Input Validation issue in Adobe Illustrator that allows arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the exploit. The scope is changed, indicating it may affect components beyond the vulnerable one.

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.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Illustrator to the latest patched version immediately to address the Improper Input Validation vulnerability. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources and disable automatic file opening features if possible.

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