Is CVE-2026-27283 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-27283 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-27283 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-27283 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27283?

CVE-2026-27283 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-27283

CWE-416Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 16, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:9.3th

Official Description

InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-27283 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.