CVE-2026-81996

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - psirt@adobe.com

Published

2026-09-08

Last modified

2026-09-09

Weaknesses

CWE-863

Affected products

• Acrobat (Adobe)
• Acrobat 2024 (Adobe)
• Acrobat Dc (Adobe)
• Acrobat Reader (Adobe)
• Acrobat Reader Dc (Adobe)
• Adobe Acrobat (Adobe)

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html