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Linked CVEs
7
Confirmed exploited
0
PoC or lab evidence
0
Maximum CVSS
8.6
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Confirmed exploitation, public exploit material, EPSS probability and CVSS severity answer different questions. “No confirmation recorded” means the checked sources do not currently confirm exploitation. It is not proof that exploitation has not occurred.

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Confirmed exploitedCVSS above 9.0
CVE and descriptionSeverityExploit realityForecast and accessRemediation
CVE-2026-27267 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by a Stack-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.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.34% · 24.9th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-27271 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are 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.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.34% · 24.9th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-27272 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.26% · 15.7th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-21333 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

8.6 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.16% · 4.7th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-21362 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.14% · 2.9th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-27268 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

5.5 · CVSS 3.1 · MediumSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.26% · 15.7th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionScheduledMedium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5
CVE-2026-27270 Scheduled assessment
Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

5.5 · CVSS 3.1 · MediumSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.26% · 15.7th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-05LOCAL · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionScheduledMedium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.Patch available. 30.2; 29.8.5