Adobe FrameMaker Type Confusion Opens Door to RCE
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) has flagged a critical Type Confusion vulnerability, CVE-2026-27298, affecting Adobe FrameMaker versions 2022.8 and earlier. This nasty bug, categorized under CWE-843 (Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type), could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. That’s a high-stakes scenario, folks.
Getting exploited isn’t entirely automatic, thankfully. According to the NVD, a victim needs to open a specially crafted, malicious file to trigger the vulnerability. While that adds a layer of user interaction, it’s still a significant risk given how often users interact with documents. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), this isn’t something to brush off. It screams ‘patch now’ for anyone running affected versions of FrameMaker.
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| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-27298 | RCE | Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier |
| CVE-2026-27298 | Type Confusion | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type |
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