How severe is CVE-2025-43578?

CVE-2025-43578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-43578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43578?

CVE-2025-43578 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-43578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-43578 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43578 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17823.

When was CVE-2025-43578 published?

CVE-2025-43578 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43578

CVE-2025-43578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17823
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Dc
Published: 2025-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, 25.001.20521 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43578?: Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, 25.001.20521 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2025-43578?: CVE-2025-43578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-43578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43578?: CVE-2025-43578 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-43578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43578 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43578 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17823.
When was CVE-2025-43578 published?: CVE-2025-43578 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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