CVE-2026-48396 Bridge | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Bridge due to incorrect authorization checks.
- 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-2026-48396?
CVE-2026-48396 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 28 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
Bridge is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Bridge.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-48396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48396 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Bridge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wp5-mvp9-87rr.