CVE-2026-48405
CVE-2026-48405 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Adobe Lightroom
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- Last modified:
Description
Lightroom Classic is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48405?
- Lightroom Classic is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48405?
- CVE-2026-48405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-48405 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-2026-48405?
- CVE-2026-48405 affects Adobe Lightroom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-48405?
- 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-2026-48405 published?
- CVE-2026-48405 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-13.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:lightroom:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
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