CVE-2026-47979 Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
An attacker can disclose sensitive memory by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Media Encoder.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-47979?
CVE-2026-47979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 14 Jul 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
Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2026-47979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-47979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-47979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvq8-m3ch-hcjv.