Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 20.005.30441/23.001.20093 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 20.005.30441/23.001.20093 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-26407. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Adobe Acrobat Reader up to 20.005.30441/23.001.20093 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 23.001.20093 (and earlier) and 20.005.30441 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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.

The weakness was disclosed 04/13/2023 as apsb23-24. The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-26407 since 02/22/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-30227). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/22/2023 🔍
04/13/2023 +49 days 🔍
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11/09/2025 +941 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb23-24
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-26407 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-26407
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225712
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2023 08:52
Updated: 11/09/2025 19:06
Changes: 04/13/2023 08:52 (49), 11/09/2025 19:06 (16)
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