CVE-2026-48287: CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48287?

c2pa: upgrade to newer than 0.84.0; c2pa-web: upgrade to newer than 0.7.0; c2patool: upgrade to newer than 0.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48287 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48287 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-2026-48287 affect?

CVE-2026-48287 affects c2pa, c2pa-web, c2patool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of thi

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-48287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting c2pa, c2pa-web, c2patool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. 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 changed.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2026-07-14
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

2026-07-14 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-28 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe c2pa UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.84.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.84.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy c2pa || rpm -q c2pa || c2pa --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.84.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade c2pa

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade c2pa

Note

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

adobe c2pa-web UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls c2pa-web

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.0

npm install c2pa-web@">0.7.0"

adobe c2patool UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.17.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy c2patool || rpm -q c2patool || c2patool --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade c2patool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade c2patool

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-2026-48287?

c2pa: upgrade to newer than 0.84.0; c2pa-web: upgrade to newer than 0.7.0; c2patool: upgrade to newer than 0.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48287 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48287 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-2026-48287 affect?

CVE-2026-48287 affects c2pa, c2pa-web, c2patool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of thi

How urgent is CVE-2026-48287?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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References

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