Adobe Lightroom Classic Unauthorized File-Open Code Execution
CVE-2026-48447 Published on August 11, 2026
Lightroom Classic | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
Lightroom Classic is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-48447 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-48447 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-48447
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Affected Versions
Adobe Lightroom Classic:- Before and including 15.4, 15.4.1, 15.3, 15.3.1, 15.2, 15.2.1 is affected.
- Version 15.5 is unaffected.