CVE-2026-34621
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30356, 26.001.21367 and earlier are affected by an Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes…
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- CVSS score
- 8.6 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-04-13, remediation due 2026-04-27)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-1321
- Published
- 2026-04-11
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30356, 26.001.21367 and earlier are affected by an Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') 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.
Affected products
- adobe acrobat dc
- adobe acrobat reader dc
- adobe acrobat
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-04-27.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-43.html
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-34621
FAQ
Is CVE-2026-34621 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-34621 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-04-13, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-04-27. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-34621?
CVE-2026-34621 has a CVSS base score of 8.6 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2009-3459 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- CVE-2023-21608 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- CVE-2023-26369 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- CVE-2018-4990 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- CVE-2010-2883 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
- CVE-2009-4324 — Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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