How severe is CVE-2026-48345?

CVE-2026-48345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-48345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48345?

CVE-2026-48345 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48345?

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.

When was CVE-2026-48345 published?

CVE-2026-48345 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-48345

CVE-2026-48345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

Animate is affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48345?: Animate is affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48345?: CVE-2026-48345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-48345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48345?: CVE-2026-48345 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48345?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-48345 published?: CVE-2026-48345 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb26-83.html

Affected products (1)

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