CVE-2026-27290: Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-27290?

framemaker: upgrade to 2022.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-27290 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27290 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-2026-27290 affect?

CVE-2026-27290 affects framemaker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate cri

Routine

HIGH 8.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting framemaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue does not require u

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-08-28

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

Last updated 2026-08-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-28 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe framemaker UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022.9

Fixed in: 2022.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2022.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade framemaker

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-2026-27290?

framemaker: upgrade to 2022.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27290 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27290 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-2026-27290 affect?

CVE-2026-27290 affects framemaker. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate cri

How urgent is CVE-2026-27290?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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