ZDI-26-673: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 10, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-81988.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Event History
Sep 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker must entice the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can then allow arbitrary code execution on the affected Adobe Acrobat Pro DC installation.
2
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit an attacker-controlled malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.