Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-47971

Adobe Adobe Media Encoder, media encoder

Media Encoder is affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.30%
22.1% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.30%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Media Encoder is affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 product and versions

Product
Adobe Adobe Media Encoder, media encoder
Affected versions
<= 26.2.2, <= 25.6.5, >= 26.0 <= 26.2.2
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Adobe Adobe Media Encoder, media encoder and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-121
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