What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27280?

CVE-2026-27280 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Dng Software Development Kit are affected by CVE-2026-27280?

Adobe DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 and earlier contain a critical code execution vulnerability affecting any organization using applications built on this SDK to process image files.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27280?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all applications and systems using DNG SDK 1.7.1 or earlier; disable DNG file processing where possible. Within 7 days: Communicate risk to affected users; restrict DNG file handling to trusted sources only; implement enhanced email filtering for DNG attachments. Within 30 days: Identify vendor patches or SDK updates when available; plan staged deployment; conduct user awareness training on malicious file risks.

Dng Software Development Kit CVE-2026-27280

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2026-03-10 psirt@adobe.com

Buffer Overflow RCE Dng Software Development Kit

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 10, 2026 - 19:17 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2471 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

AnalysisAI

Arbitrary code execution in DNG SDK 1.7.1 2471 and earlier via an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that executes with user privileges when a victim opens a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no special privileges, making it exploitable through social engineering with crafted documents. No patch is currently available for affected DNG Software Development Kit users.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). Affects Dng Software Development Kit. DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2471 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.