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Indesign Desktop CVE-2026-27291

| EUVD-2026-22443 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-04-14 adobe GHSA-gvx9-4v4m-4c43
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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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

5
Re-analysis Queued
Apr 16, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Analysis Generated
Apr 14, 2026 - 18:49 vuln.today
EUVD ID Assigned
Apr 14, 2026 - 17:00 euvd
EUVD-2026-22443
Analysis Generated
Apr 14, 2026 - 17:00 vuln.today
CVE Published
Apr 14, 2026 - 16:45 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 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 Adobe InDesign Desktop versions through 21.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code with full user privileges by exploiting an out-of-bounds write vulnerability via a specially crafted InDesign file. Attack requires local access and user interaction to open the malicious document. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Recon
Craft malicious InDesign file with OOB write payload
Delivery
Deliver via phishing or compromised site
Exploit
User opens file in vulnerable InDesign
Install
Parser triggers out-of-bounds write
C2
Corrupt memory structures to hijack control flow
Execute
Execute arbitrary code with user privileges
Impact
Install persistence or exfiltrate data

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation The victim must open a malicious file in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, or earlier. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment Real-world risk is moderate despite the high CVSS 7.8 score. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker crafts a malicious InDesign (.indd or .idml) file weaponized with out-of-bounds write payloads targeting InDesign's document parsing routines. The attacker delivers this file via phishing email, malicious download site, or compromised file sharing platform targeting graphic designers or publishing professionals. …
Remediation Apply security updates detailed in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-32 immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Inventory all InDesign installations and identify users running versions through 21.2. …

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