CVE-2026-27280 DNG SDK | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

High 7.8 Published 10 Mar 2026 Updated 27 Aug 2026

An out-of-bounds write in the Adobe DNG SDK allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2026-27280?

CVE-2026-27280 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK), published on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Dng Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27280?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-27280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as A-491543354, ASB-A-491543354, GHSA-78wq-84w9-26h2.