Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-48291

Adobe Format Plugins, format plugins

Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-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
0.28%
20.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.10
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.28%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-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 Format Plugins, format plugins
Affected versions
<= 1.1.2, < 1.1.3
Fixed versions
1.1.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Adobe Format Plugins, format plugins 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-122
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