CVE-2026-27243: Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulner

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-27243?

connect: upgrade to 12.11; connect desktop application: upgrade to newer than 2025.3; connect desktop application: upgrade to 2025.9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-27243 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27243 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-27243 affect?

CVE-2026-27243 affects connect, connect desktop application, connect desktop application. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into a web page, potentially gaining elevated ac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-27243?

Priority 38/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.3UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-27243 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting connect, connect desktop application, connect desktop application. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into a web page, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page. Scope is

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe connect UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.11

Fixed in: 12.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connect || rpm -q connect || connect --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connect

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe connect desktop application UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2025.3

Fixed in: newer than 2025.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connect-desktop-application || rpm -q connect-desktop-application || connect-desktop-application --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2025.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connect-desktop-application

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect-desktop-application

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe connect desktop application UPGRADE

Affected: < 2025.9.15

Fixed in: 2025.9.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connect-desktop-application || rpm -q connect-desktop-application || connect-desktop-application --version

2. UPGRADE to 2025.9.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connect-desktop-application

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect-desktop-application

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27243?

connect: upgrade to 12.11; connect desktop application: upgrade to newer than 2025.3; connect desktop application: upgrade to 2025.9.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27243 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27243 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-27243 affect?

CVE-2026-27243 affects connect, connect desktop application, connect desktop application. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Adobe Connect versions 2025.3, 12.10 and earlier are affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into a web page, potentially gaining elevated ac

How urgent is CVE-2026-27243?

Priority 38/100. Critical severity

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