What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27313?

CVE-2026-27313 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 Bridge are affected by CVE-2026-27313?

Adobe Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 and earlier contain an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that allows local attackers to run malicious code with user privileges when victims open crafted…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27313?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Adobe Bridge installations across the organization and identify affected versions (16.0.2, 15.1.4, and earlier). Within 7 days: Implement application whitelisting or disable Bridge if not critical; restrict file-opening capabilities and disable external Bridge file access from email and web browsers. Monitor for suspicious Bridge process behavior. Within 30 days: Contact Adobe for patch availability timeline; evaluate alternative design collaboration tools if patching is delayed beyond acceptable risk tolerance.

Bridge CVE-2026-27313

EUVD-2026-22695 HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2026-04-14 psirt@adobe.com

Heap Overflow Buffer Overflow RCE Bridge

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

Apr 14, 2026 - 22:38 vuln.today

EUVD ID Assigned

Apr 14, 2026 - 20:22 euvd

EUVD-2026-22695

Analysis Generated

Apr 14, 2026 - 20:22 vuln.today

CVE Published

Apr 14, 2026 - 20:16 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 Bridge 16.0.2, 15.1.4 and earlier allows local attackers to execute malicious code with current user privileges through specially crafted files. CVSS 7.8 (High) with EPSS data not available. No public exploit identified at time of analysis. Exploitation requires victim to open a malicious Bridge file, making this a realistic threat for targeted attacks using phishing or social engineering delivery methods.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Bridge, a digital asset management application commonly used for organizing and browsing creative files. Heap overflows occur when a program writes more data to a heap-allocated buffer than it can hold, corrupting adjacent memory structures. In Bridge's file parsing logic, malformed input files can trigger excessive writes to heap memory, allowing attackers to overwrite critical data structures or function pointers. When successfully exploited, this memory corruption enables arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Bridge. The affected versions span multiple major releases (15.x and 16.0.x branches), indicating the vulnerability exists in core file handling routines shared across versions. The heap-based nature (versus stack-based) typically offers attackers more reliable exploitation due to predictable memory layouts, though exploitation complexity varies by platform and memory protections.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Adobe Bridge to the patched version specified in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-39. Consult the vendor advisory at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb26-39.html for exact fixed version numbers and installation instructions. Adobe typically releases patches through their Creative Cloud update mechanism for subscription users and direct downloads for standalone installations. Until patching is complete, implement defense-in-depth controls: restrict Bridge usage to trusted file sources only, disable automatic file previews if supported, train users to verify file provenance before opening, and deploy endpoint detection solutions capable of identifying heap overflow exploitation attempts. Consider application whitelisting or sandboxing Bridge processes in high-risk environments. For organizations unable to patch immediately, evaluate whether Bridge functionality is essential or if alternative asset management tools can temporarily replace it for handling untrusted files.