InCopy | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-21281 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in InCopy | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Adobe/InCopy (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Jan 13, 2026Updated Aug 27, 2026Source checked Aug 27, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 27, 2026Material review Aug 27, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Adobe/InCopy (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Adobe/InCopygeneric	0 \|\| 0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Adobe/InCopy.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Jan 13, 2026
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Source modified
Aug 27, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 27, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencehelpx.adobe.com

Upstream source description

InCopy versions 21.0, 19.5.5 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.

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