CVE-2025-54279: Animate | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Oct 15, 2025
·Updated
Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 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
Animate Animate<24.0.10
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Animate>=23.0.0<23.0.15
Adobe Animate>=24.0.0<24.0.12
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Oct 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54279?
CVE-2025-54279 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54279?
To mitigate CVE-2025-54279, upgrade to Animate versions 24.0.11 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2025-54279?
CVE-2025-54279 affects Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 and earlier.
4
What is the risk of exploitation for CVE-2025-54279?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-54279 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54279?
CVE-2025-54279 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.