How severe is CVE-2025-43579?

CVE-2025-43579 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-2025-43579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-43579?

CVE-2025-43579 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-2025-43579?

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

Does CVE-2025-43579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-43579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17829.

When was CVE-2025-43579 published?

CVE-2025-43579 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-43579

CVE-2025-43579 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17829
Weakness: CWE-200
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 Information Exposure vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-43579?: Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, 25.001.20521 and earlier are affected by an Information Exposure vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2025-43579?: CVE-2025-43579 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-2025-43579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-43579?: CVE-2025-43579 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-2025-43579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-43579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-43579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17829.
When was CVE-2025-43579 published?: CVE-2025-43579 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-57.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*

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