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CVE-2026-81996 Details
Description
Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 9, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| adobe acrobat | >= 24.0.0, < 24.001.30429 |
CPE
Remediation
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| adobe acrobat dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901 |
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| adobe acrobat reader dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 26.002.21901 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |