Auth bypass in Adobe Bridge
CVE-2026-48396
Bridge is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (14.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Adobe Bridge — versions 0, 16.0.6, 15.1.7
- Adobe Bridge
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@adobe.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48396?
- CVE-2026-48396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2026-07-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48396?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.