{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/acrobat-reader/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Acrobat Reader"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerability","code-execution","information-disclosure"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Adobe"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows a local attacker to disclose sensitive information and execute arbitrary code. The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability allows attackers with local access to potentially escalate privileges and execute malicious code within the context of the application. This can be achieved by crafting a malicious PDF document or leveraging a flaw in the application\u0026rsquo;s handling of specific file formats or operations. Defenders should focus on monitoring for suspicious file access and process creation events originating from Adobe Acrobat Reader.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains local access to the target system through social engineering or other means.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious PDF document designed to exploit the vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker lures the victim into opening the malicious PDF document using Adobe Acrobat Reader.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon opening the PDF, the vulnerability is triggered, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges within the system using the code execution vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the gained privileges to access sensitive information stored on the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker installs malware or establishes persistence for future access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves complete system compromise, potentially leading to data exfiltration or further malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local attacker to disclose sensitive information and execute arbitrary code. This could lead to a complete compromise of the system, potentially resulting in data loss, data theft, or the installation of malware. The vulnerability affects all users of Adobe Acrobat Reader who have local access to a vulnerable system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Suspicious Acrobat Reader Child Processes\u003c/code\u003e to your SIEM and tune for your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Acrobat Reader Spawning cmd.exe\u003c/code\u003e to your SIEM and tune for your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T21:08:21Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T21:08:21Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-adobe-reader-vuln/","summary":"A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader to disclose sensitive information and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.","title":"Adobe Acrobat Reader Vulnerability Allows Information Disclosure and Code Execution","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-adobe-reader-vuln/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Acrobat Reader","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}