CVE-2026-48447 Lightroom Classic | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

High 7.7 Published 11 Aug 2026 Updated 27 Aug 2026

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Lightroom Classic 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-2026-48447?

CVE-2026-48447 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Adobe Lightroom Classic, published on 11 Aug 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

Lightroom Classic 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. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. 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-2026-48447?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Lightroom.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48447?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48447 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-2026-48447 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48447 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-662w-fxcw-cxx2.