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CVE-2026-81988

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.20% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-08 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to a Use After Free flaw that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user, contingent upon the user opening a malicious file. This high-severity vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who frequently handle PDF documents, particularly in environments where untrusted files are common. Organizations using Acrobat Reader should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
exploit arbitrary code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-81988
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.20%

Original NVD Description

Acrobat Reader is affected by a Use After Free 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.

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