Product:
InDesign Desktop
Summary
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are 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.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-27283 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of InDesign Desktop, triggers the Use After Free condition. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2 and earlier: Affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of InDesign Desktop to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.