CVE-2026-48372: Format Plugins is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48372?

format plugins: upgrade to 2026.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48372 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48372 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-2026-48372 affect?

CVE-2026-48372 affects format plugins. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Format Plugins is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a mal

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48372 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting format plugins. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format Plugins is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2026-07-28
Last modified	2026-10-23

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-28 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe format plugins UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.07

Fixed in: 2026.07

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy format-plugins || rpm -q format-plugins || format-plugins --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade format-plugins

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade format-plugins

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-2026-48372?

format plugins: upgrade to 2026.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48372 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48372 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-2026-48372 affect?

CVE-2026-48372 affects format plugins. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Format Plugins is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a mal

How urgent is CVE-2026-48372?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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