How severe is CVE-2016-7886?

CVE-2016-7886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7886?

CVE-2016-7886 primarily affects Adobe Indesign. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7886?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-7886 published?

CVE-2016-7886 was published on 2016-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7886

CVE-2016-7886 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Indesign with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Adobe Indesign
Published: 2016-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe InDesign version 11.4.1 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7886?: Adobe InDesign version 11.4.1 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-7886?: CVE-2016-7886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7886?: CVE-2016-7886 primarily affects Adobe Indesign. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-7886 published?: CVE-2016-7886 was published on 2016-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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