CVE-2016-6958

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published October 13, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky loophole allows attackers to bypass access restrictions in certain versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant with a poorly monitored staff entrance — anyone can slip through without a reservation, potentially causing chaos in the dining room. If exploited, someone could gain entry to sensitive documents and features they shouldn't access, putting your data at risk! Imagine unauthorized users accessing confidential client files or internal communications—yikes! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a poorly monitored staff entrance — anyone can slip through without a reservation, potentially causing chaos in the dining room. This vulnerability stems from unspecified vectors that allow unauthorized access to restricted features in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before specific versions.

What to do

If exploited, someone could gain entry to sensitive documents and features they shouldn't access, putting your data at risk! Imagine unauthorized users accessing confidential client files or internal communications—yikes! 🔥 Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.18, 15.006.30243, or 15.020.20039 or later to close this loophole. Regularly check for updates and configure user permissions to ensure security best practices. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be securing your documents and keeping the bad guys out! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03386 · 88.7th percentile
Published
2016-10-13T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 OCT 19:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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