CVE-2025-54283
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk11th percentile - higher than 11% of all known CVEs
Summary
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Illustrator versions 29.7, 28.7.9 and earlier could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.
Risk Assessment
A user opening a crafted file could allow arbitrary code execution with their privileges, potentially compromising the workstation and exposing data.
Recommendation
Update Illustrator to a version later than 29.7 or 28.7.9 and instruct users not to open files from untrusted sources.
Other vulnerabilities in Illustrator
See all- CVE-2026-75990High
Illustrator is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires user interaction – the victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
- CVE-2026-71441Medium
Illustrator is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- CVE-2026-27268Medium
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- CVE-2026-21288Medium
Illustrator versions 29.8.3, 30.0 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, causing disruption to services. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- CVE-2025-54284High
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Illustrator versions 29.7, 28.7.9 and earlier could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.
Original NVD description (English source)
Illustrator versions 29.7, 28.7.9 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

