CVE-2025-61815: InDesign Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Nov 11, 2025
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5, 19.5.5 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=20.5, =19.5.5, >
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<=19.5.5
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.5.1
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Nov 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-61815?
CVE-2025-61815 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-61815?
To fix CVE-2025-61815, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version provided by Adobe.
3
What versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-61815?
CVE-2025-61815 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-61815?
CVE-2025-61815 is a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
5
What must a user do to trigger the vulnerability CVE-2025-61815?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-61815 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.