CVE-2026-48346
HighCVSS 7.9Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk18th percentile - higher than 18% of all known CVEs
Summary
Animate is affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
Risk Assessment
The risk involves potential takeover of the user's workstation by opening a crafted file, which could lead to data theft, malware installation, or lateral movement within the network.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately update Animate to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, users should be trained on safely opening files from untrusted sources.
Other vulnerabilities in Animate
See all- CVE-2026-76191High
Animate is affected by a Code Injection vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
- CVE-2026-48350High
A Path Traversal vulnerability in Animate could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker can exploit this to access sensitive files or directories outside intended restrictions. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.
- CVE-2026-48348High
An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Animate could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file) and depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2026-48347High
Animate is affected by an OS Command Injection vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2026-48345High
Animate is affected by an OS Command Injection vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious file. The scope has changed.
- CVE-2025-61804High
Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 and earlier are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file.
- CVE-2025-54279High
Use After Free vulnerability in Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 and earlier. Could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Requires user interaction – opening a malicious file.
Original NVD description (English source)
Animate is affected by an Untrusted Search Path 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. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

