Adobe Media Encoder Incorrect Auth Vulnerability (RCE)
CVE-2026-82002 Published on November 10, 2026
Media Encoder | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
Media Encoder is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. 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-2026-82002 is exploitable 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-2026-82002 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-82002
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Affected Versions
Adobe Media Encoder:- Before and including 26.5.2 is affected.
- Version 26.5.3 is unaffected.
- Before and including 25.6.6 is affected.
- Version 27.0 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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