# CVE-2026-82002: Adobe Media Encoder incorrect authorization vulnerability

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-82002-media-encoder-is-affected-by-an-incorrect-authorization  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-10. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-82002 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.7 · Published 2026-11-10

Adobe Media Encoder, a video processing application, contains an authorization flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. The vulnerability requires a user to open a malicious file, making it a targeted attack vector. Adobe has released patches to address this and several related code execution flaws.

Technologies: [Adobe Media Encoder](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/media-encoder). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-82002 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82002 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-82002?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.7, published 10 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Media Encoder 26.5.2 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82002?** Yes: fixed in Media Encoder 27.0, 26.5.3. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-82002 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-82002?** Check whether you run Adobe Media Encoder 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 Media Encoder 27.0, 26.5.3

## Technical details

CVE-2026-82002 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in Adobe Media Encoder that permits arbitrary code execution. The attack requires local access and user interaction to open a malicious file; the scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable application. Adobe has not reported any active exploitation in the wild.

## Affected products

- Adobe Media Encoder 26.5.2 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: disclosed
- 2026-11-10: advisory

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/media-encoder/apsb26-103.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/media-encoder/apsb26-103.html)

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