Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-48366 records a High severity (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Adobe/Adobe Media Encoder (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Jul 14, 2026Updated Aug 27, 2026Source checked Aug 28, 2026First seen by HOL Jul 15, 2026Material review Aug 27, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 7.8
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 7.8. 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/Adobe Media Encoder (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Adobe/Adobe Media Encodergeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Adobe/Adobe Media Encoder.
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
Jul 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Aug 27, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Jul 15, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencehelpx.adobe.com

Upstream source description

Media Encoder is 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.

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