CVE-2025-54226: InDesign Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Aug 12, 2025
·Updated
InDesign Desktop 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 InDesign Desktop<20.4
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.5
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.5
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54226?
CVE-2025-54226 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54226?
To fix CVE-2025-54226, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version released by Adobe.
3
What versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-54226?
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4, and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-54226.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54226?
CVE-2025-54226 is a Use After Free vulnerability.
5
What action must a user take for the exploitation of CVE-2025-54226 to succeed?
For the exploitation of CVE-2025-54226 to succeed, the user must open a malicious file.