How severe is CVE-2026-48294?

CVE-2026-48294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48294?

CVE-2026-48294 affects Adobe Acrobat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48294?

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-2026-48294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37291.

When was CVE-2026-48294 published?

CVE-2026-48294 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

CVE-2026-48294

CVE-2026-48294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37291
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2026-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-29

Description

Adobe Acrobat PDF Extension (Chrome) versions 26.5.2.2 and earlier are affected by a UXSS-class cross-origin data disclosure vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to data regarding the victim's session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page. Scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48294?: Adobe Acrobat PDF Extension (Chrome) versions 26.5.2.2 and earlier are affected by a UXSS-class cross-origin data disclosure vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to data regarding the victim's session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48294?: CVE-2026-48294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48294?: CVE-2026-48294 affects Adobe Acrobat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48294?: 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-2026-48294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37291.
When was CVE-2026-48294 published?: CVE-2026-48294 was published on 2026-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adobe-acrobat-pdf-edit-co/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*

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