How severe is CVE-2026-27290?

CVE-2026-27290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-27290 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-2026-27290?

CVE-2026-27290 affects Adobe Framemaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27290?

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

Does CVE-2026-27290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22778.

When was CVE-2026-27290 published?

CVE-2026-27290 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-27290

CVE-2026-27290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22778
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Adobe Framemaker
Published: 2026-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27290?: Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2026-27290?: CVE-2026-27290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-27290 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-2026-27290?: CVE-2026-27290 affects Adobe Framemaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-27290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-27290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22778.
When was CVE-2026-27290 published?: CVE-2026-27290 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb26-36.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:framemaker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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