CVE-2026-34696: InDesign Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Jun 9, 2026
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 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=21.3, <=20.5.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<20.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=21.0<21.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-34696?
CVE-2026-34696 has a high severity rating of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-34696?
To fix CVE-2026-34696, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 21.4 or later.
3
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-34696?
CVE-2026-34696 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416).
4
What could happen if CVE-2026-34696 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-34696 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2026-34696?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-34696 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.