CVE-2026-48348: Animate is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48348 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting animate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Animate is affected by an Incorrect Authorization 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 open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
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 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-28 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe animate UPGRADE

Affected: >= 23.0.0 and < 23.0.16 · >= 24.0.0 and < 24.0.14

Fixed in: 23.0.16, 24.0.14

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 23.0.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade animate

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison animate sudo apt install animate=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold animate

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list animate sudo dnf downgrade animate-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add animate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-48348?

animate: upgrade to 23.0.16, 24.0.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48348 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48348 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-2026-48348 affect?

CVE-2026-48348 affects animate. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Animate is affected by an Incorrect Authorization 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 requir

How urgent is CVE-2026-48348?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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