How severe is CVE-2026-27299?

CVE-2026-27299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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-2026-27299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-27299?

CVE-2026-27299 affects Adobe Framemaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27299?

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

Does CVE-2026-27299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22794.

When was CVE-2026-27299 published?

CVE-2026-27299 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-27299

CVE-2026-27299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22794
Weakness: CWE-20
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 Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive files or data on the system. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27299?: Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive files or data on the system. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2026-27299?: CVE-2026-27299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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-2026-27299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-27299?: CVE-2026-27299 affects Adobe Framemaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-27299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-27299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22794.
When was CVE-2026-27299 published?: CVE-2026-27299 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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