CVE-2018-12802

Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Security Bypass vulnerability

published July 20, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky oversight in Adobe Acrobat could let attackers elevate their privileges, like a party crasher slipping past security to grab a VIP badge! 🎉 Think of it as a guest list at a fancy event. If someone gains access without proper credentials, they could access the inner circle and all the private conversations happening there! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive documents and user data. The implications could be significant if malicious individuals exploit this flaw, putting users at risk of data breaches.

Put simply

Think of it as a guest list at a fancy event. If someone gains access without proper credentials, they could access the inner circle and all the private conversations happening there! CVE-2018-12802 is a security bypass vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, allowing attackers to potentially gain higher privileges than they should have. This means they can perform actions or access files that are normally restricted.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive documents and user data. The implications could be significant if malicious individuals exploit this flaw, putting users at risk of data breaches. Update your Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version immediately. Versions 2018.011.20041 and above, 2017.011.30081 and above, and 2015.006.30419 and above contain the necessary fixes to close this security hole. Regularly check for updates to maintain robust security! You've got this! By taking these steps, you're one step closer to being a security hero! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08728 · 95.1th percentile
Published
2018-07-20T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUL 19:00Z
    Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2018.011.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30080 and earlier, and 2015.006.30418 and earlier versions have a Security Bypass vulnerability
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