CVE-2026-48293: InDesign Desktop | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Published Jun 9, 2026
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48293?

The severity of CVE-2026-48293 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What vulnerability type is CVE-2026-48293?

CVE-2026-48293 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability classified under CWE-787.

3

How can I protect myself from CVE-2026-48293?

To protect against CVE-2026-48293, avoid opening untrusted or malicious files in affected versions of Adobe InDesign.

4

Which versions of InDesign are affected by CVE-2026-48293?

CVE-2026-48293 affects Adobe InDesign versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier.

5

What can happen if CVE-2026-48293 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-48293 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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