CVE-2026-34689: Adobe Connect is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-34689?

connect: upgrade to 12.12; connect for mobile: upgrade to 4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-34689 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34689 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-2026-34689 affect?

CVE-2026-34689 affects connect, connect for mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Adobe Connect is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive fil

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-34689?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-34689 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting connect, connect for mobile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Connect is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive files and directories outside the intended access scope. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-09-22
Last modified	2026-09-25

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

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-22 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 17:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe connect UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.12

Fixed in: 12.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 12.12 (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 for mobile UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5

Fixed in: 4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect-for-mobile

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-2026-34689?

connect: upgrade to 12.12; connect for mobile: upgrade to 4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-34689 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34689 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-2026-34689 affect?

CVE-2026-34689 affects connect, connect for mobile. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Adobe Connect is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive fil

How urgent is CVE-2026-34689?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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