Adobe InCopy up to 19.5.5/20.5 File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InCopy up to 19.5.5/20.5. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-61818. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InCopy up to 19.5.5/20.5 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

InCopy versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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 advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-61818 since 10/01/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/16/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 275440 (Adobe InCopy < 20.5.1 / 20.0 < 21.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities Arbitrary code execution (APSB25-107)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (275440) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2565). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 275440
Nessus Name: Adobe InCopy < 20.5.1 / 20.0 < 21.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities Arbitrary code execution (APSB25-107)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

10/01/2025 CVE reserved
11/11/2025 +41 days Advisory disclosed
11/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/16/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-107
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-61818 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-61818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331889
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2565 - Adobe Creative Cloud Applikationen: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 11/11/2025 18:47
Updated: 11/16/2025 10:19
Changes: 11/11/2025 18:47 (64), 11/14/2025 22:54 (2), 11/16/2025 10:19 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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