CVE-2026-81997

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 6.3 EPSS 0.15%
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Apple
Parameter Value
CVSS 6.3 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions 15.008.20082 — 26.002.21901
Fixed In 24.001.30429
Type CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization)
Vendor Apple
Public PoC No

Acrobat Reader is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Scope is changed.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 5

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Adobe Acrobat
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:*
24.0.0 24.001.30429
Adobe Acrobat_Dc
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
15.008.20082 26.002.21901
Adobe Acrobat_Reader_Dc
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader_dc:*:*:*:*:continuous:*:*:*
15.008.20082 26.002.21901
Apple Macos
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Windows
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*