CVE-2026-81989: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Acrobat Reader is 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
1 affected component
Acrobat Reader
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker must persuade a victim to open a malicious file. No attacker privileges are required, but exploitation requires local attack vector access and user interaction.
2
What access could successful exploitation give an attacker?
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability is rated high severity with impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.