How severe is CVE-2025-49568?

CVE-2025-49568 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-2025-49568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-49568?

CVE-2025-49568 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49568?

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

Does CVE-2025-49568 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-49568 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24380.

When was CVE-2025-49568 published?

CVE-2025-49568 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-49568

CVE-2025-49568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24380
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Illustrator versions 28.7.8, 29.6.1 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-49568?: Illustrator versions 28.7.8, 29.6.1 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2025-49568?: CVE-2025-49568 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-2025-49568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-49568?: CVE-2025-49568 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-49568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-49568 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-49568 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24380.
When was CVE-2025-49568 published?: CVE-2025-49568 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-74.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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