CVE-2025-54223: InCopy | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Aug 12, 2025
·Updated
InCopy versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Adobe InCopy>=19.5.4
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InCopy<19.5.5
Adobe InCopy>=20.0<20.5
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54223?
CVE-2025-54223 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54223?
To remediate CVE-2025-54223, update Adobe InCopy to version 20.4 or later as soon as possible.
3
What versions of InCopy are affected by CVE-2025-54223?
CVE-2025-54223 affects Adobe InCopy versions 19.5.4 and earlier.
4
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2025-54223?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-54223 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
5
What user action is required to exploit CVE-2025-54223?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-54223 requires the victim to open a malicious file.