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Lightroom Classic CVE-2026-48407

| EUVDEUVD-2026-56830 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-08-11 psirt@adobe.com GHSA-jhm3-m54p-wpj4
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: adobe
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Vendor (adobe) PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI
7.8 HIGH

File-based local trigger (AV:L), no attacker privileges needed (PR:N), victim must open file (UI:R), full RCE as current user drives C:H/I:H/A:H with unchanged scope.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (adobe).

CVSS VectorVendor: adobe

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

2
Analysis Generated
Aug 11, 2026 - 19:43 vuln.today
CVE Published
Aug 11, 2026 - 18:17 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Lightroom Classic is 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

Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Lightroom Classic versions up to 15.4.1 enables arbitrary code execution in the security context of the current user through a maliciously crafted file. The flaw, classified under CWE-787 (Memory Corruption / Buffer Overflow), resides in file-parsing logic and requires no elevated privileges on the attacker's side - only that a victim opens the weaponized file. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Craft malicious image/project file
Delivery
Deliver via phishing or malicious download
Exploit
Victim opens file in Lightroom Classic
Execution
Trigger out-of-bounds write in file parser
Persist
Corrupt adjacent memory structures
Impact
Execute arbitrary code as current user

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Exploitation requires the victim to actively open a maliciously crafted file within Adobe Lightroom Classic - this is explicitly stated in the CVE description and reflected by CVSS UI:R. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (High) reflects a local attack vector (AV:L), low complexity (AC:L), no attacker privileges required (PR:N), required user interaction (UI:R), and full CIA impact (C:H/I:H/A:H). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker crafts a malicious camera RAW or proprietary image file embedding a payload that triggers the out-of-bounds write in Lightroom Classic's file parser. The file is delivered to a target photographer or creative professional via phishing email, a fake asset download, or a compromised shared cloud folder. …
Remediation Update Adobe Lightroom Classic to version 15.5, the vendor-confirmed patched release per Adobe advisory APSB26-94 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb26-94.html). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours, inventory all systems running Adobe Lightroom Classic versions up to 15.4.1 and issue a security alert instructing users not to open files from untrusted sources pending remediation. …

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