How severe is CVE-2026-48346?

CVE-2026-48346 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, 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 none.

Is CVE-2026-48346 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48346?

CVE-2026-48346 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48346?

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-2026-48346 published?

CVE-2026-48346 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-48346

CVE-2026-48346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

Animate is affected by an Untrusted Search Path 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-2026-48346?: Animate is affected by an Untrusted Search Path 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-2026-48346?: CVE-2026-48346 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, 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 none.
Is CVE-2026-48346 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48346?: CVE-2026-48346 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48346?: 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-2026-48346 published?: CVE-2026-48346 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)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:animate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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