CVE-2026-34626: Acrobat Reader | Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (CWE-1321)

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 26.001.21411, 24.001.30360, 24.001.30362 and earlier are affected by an Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') vulnerability that could result in arbitrary file system read 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

6 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader<=26.001.21411, <=24.001.30362, <=24.001.30360
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=24.0.0<24.001.30365
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<26.001.21431
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<26.001.21431
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34626?

CVE-2026-34626 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on object prototype attributes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34626?

To remediate CVE-2026-34626, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that resolves the vulnerability.

3

What versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2026-34626?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 26.001.21411, 24.001.30360, and 24.001.30362 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-34626.

4

What types of issues does CVE-2026-34626 cause?

CVE-2026-34626 allows for improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes, leading to potential security risks.

5

Is CVE-2026-34626 related to any other vulnerabilities?

While CVE-2026-34626 specifically addresses prototype pollution, it's important to regularly check for related vulnerabilities in software components and dependencies.

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