Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe After Effects
CVE-2026-21320

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
After Effects
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-21320?

Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier harbor a Use After Free vulnerability, allowing for arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. This vulnerability necessitates user interaction, as exploitation demands that a user opens a specifically crafted malicious file. Such vulnerabilities pose a significant risk if not addressed promptly, highlighting the importance of keeping software updated and exercising caution while handling unknown files.

Affected Version(s)

After Effects 0 <= 25.6

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/a...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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