CVE-2026-103967: Adobe FrameMaker out-of-bounds write vulnerability

CVE-2026-103967 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe FrameMaker, a document creation and publishing application, is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a malicious file. This could enable attackers to compromise systems and gain full control of the FrameMaker user's account, install malware, or steal sensitive documents.

Technologies: Adobe FrameMaker 2022, Adobe FrameMaker 2026. Vendors: Adobe.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-103967 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-103967 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-103967?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Adobe FrameMaker 2022 17.0.9.866 and earlier; Adobe FrameMaker 2026 18.0.0.206 and earlier.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-103967?
Yes: fixed in FrameMaker 2026 18.0.1.312, FrameMaker 2022 17.0.10.928. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-103967 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-103967?
Check whether you run Adobe FrameMaker 2022 or Adobe FrameMaker 2026 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: FrameMaker 2026 18.0.1.312, FrameMaker 2022 17.0.10.928

Technical details

The vulnerability is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in FrameMaker's file parsing logic that allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires local file access and user interaction (opening a crafted file); the attack vector is local with no authentication or special privileges needed. An attacker gains arbitrary code execution when the victim opens a malicious document.

Affected products

  • Adobe FrameMaker 2026 18.0.0.206 and earlier
  • Adobe FrameMaker 2022 17.0.9.866 and earlier

Timeline

  • 2026-10-13: disclosed
  • 2026-10-13: advisory

References

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