CVE-2026-47918: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Jun 9, 2026
·Updated
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 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
8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader<=24.001.30365, <=26.001.21651
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<26.001.21662
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<26.001.21662
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=24.0.0<24.001.30383
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-47918?
CVE-2026-47918 has a high severity rating of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-47918?
To fix CVE-2026-47918, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version released after the vulnerability was acknowledged.
3
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2026-47918?
CVE-2026-47918 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier.
4
What can happen if CVE-2026-47918 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-47918 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user.
5
Does CVE-2026-47918 require user interaction for exploitation?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2026-47918 requires the victim to open a malicious file.