Security Alert: Alert Regarding Vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader (APSB26-44)
JPCERT-AT-2026-0011
JPCERT/CC
2026-04-15
I. Overview
Vulnerabilities exists in Adobe Acrobat, a PDF file creation and conversion software, and Adobe Acrobat Reader, a PDF file viewing software. As a result, an attacker may execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open contents leveraging the vulnerability. For more information, please refer to the Adobe's website.
Adobe Incorporated
Security update available for Adobe Acrobat Reader | APSB26-44
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-44.html
II. Affected Products
Affected products and versions are as follows:
- Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous (26.001.21411) and earlier (Windows, macOS)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous (26.001.21411) and earlier (Windows, macOS)
- Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic 2024 (24.001.30362) and earlier (Windows)
- Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic 2024 (24.001.30360) and earlier (macOS)
III. Solution
Please update Adobe products to the latest versions listed below.
- Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous (26.001.21431) (Windows, macOS)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous (26.001.21431) (Windows, macOS)
- Adobe Acrobat 2024 Classic 2024 (24.001.30365) (Windows, macOS)
Acrobat will be updated by starting the product, selecting the menu "Help", and then clicking "Check for Updates". If an update from the menu is not available, please download the latest Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader from the following URLs. For more information, please refer to the Adobe's website.
Adobe Incorporated
Download Adobe Acrobat
https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/download-install-acrobat-subscription.html
Adobe Incorporated
Download Acrobat Pro 2024
https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/download-acrobat-pro-2024.html
IV. References
Adobe Incorporated
Latest Product Security Updates
https://helpx.adobe.com/security.html
Adobe Incorporated
Update Adobe Acrobat manually
https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/install-updates-reader-acrobat.html
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CSIRTS triage
- What
- Vulnerabilities exist that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- Who is affected
- Users of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader versions specified.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
- Action
- Apply the security update available from Adobe.
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Details
Original advisory: https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2026/at260011.html
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