CVE-2026-75990

Illustrator is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

CVSS v3 8.6 HIGH

8.6^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb26-131.html	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator::::::::

History

18 Sep 2026, 14:21

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator::::::::
First Time		Adobe Adobe illustrator
References	~~() https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb26-131.html -~~	() https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb26-131.html - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2026-09-08 20:18

Updated : 2026-09-18 14:21

NVD link : CVE-2026-75990

Mitre link : CVE-2026-75990

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-75990

JSON object : View

Products Affected

adobe

illustrator

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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