What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11166?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-11166 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11166?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-11166, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-11166?

ZDI-CAN-11166 allows remote attackers to bypass JavaScript API restrictions, which can lead to data exposure or malicious actions.

Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-11166 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-11166 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-11166?

ZDI-CAN-11166 affects installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update addressing this vulnerability.

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ZDI-CAN-11166

low

3.3

26/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-11166: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Web2PDF:AppLinks JavaScript Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass JavaScript API restrictions 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 specific flaw exists within a hidden menu item. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can cause the parsing of arbitrary HTML documents. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11166?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-11166 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11166?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-11166, users should update Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-11166?
ZDI-CAN-11166 allows remote attackers to bypass JavaScript API restrictions, which can lead to data exposure or malicious actions.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-11166 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-11166 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-11166?
ZDI-CAN-11166 affects installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC prior to the security update addressing this vulnerability.

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