How severe is CVE-2026-48348?

CVE-2026-48348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-48348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48348?

CVE-2026-48348 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48348?

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-2026-48348 published?

CVE-2026-48348 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-48348

CVE-2026-48348 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Adobe Animate
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

Animate is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. 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-2026-48348?: Animate is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48348?: CVE-2026-48348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-48348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48348?: CVE-2026-48348 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48348?: 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-2026-48348 published?: CVE-2026-48348 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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