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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-27294

High
CWE-125 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 14, 2026  ·  Modified: Apr 21, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

Adobe FrameMaker versions 2022.8 and earlier contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2026-27294) with CVSS 7.8 that could enable arbitrary code execution when users open malicious files. This vulnerability affects technical documentation teams across Saudi organizations, particularly in government, energy, and large enterprises that rely on FrameMaker for document processing. No patch is currently available, requiring immediate implementation of compensating controls and user awareness measures.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 13:25
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi government entities (NCA, ARAMCO, Saudi Aramco subsidiaries), financial institutions, and large enterprises using FrameMaker for technical documentation face elevated risk. Energy sector (ARAMCO, downstream companies) and telecommunications (STC, Mobily) are particularly vulnerable due to heavy reliance on technical documentation workflows. Banking sector exposure is moderate but significant for compliance documentation. The requirement for user interaction limits mass exploitation but increases insider threat risk, particularly concerning for organizations handling sensitive technical specifications and classified documentation.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Energy (ARAMCO, downstream) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily) Banking and Financial Services Large Enterprises Defense and Security Engineering and Construction
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Inventory all FrameMaker installations across the organization, particularly versions 2022.8 and earlier
2. Restrict file opening permissions for FrameMaker to trusted sources only
3. Disable FrameMaker auto-open features and disable preview pane functionality
4. Implement email gateway rules to block .fm, .book, and related FrameMaker file formats from external sources

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Deploy application whitelisting to restrict FrameMaker execution to authorized users only
2. Implement file integrity monitoring on FrameMaker configuration and plugin directories
3. Enable Enhanced Protected Mode if available in your FrameMaker version
4. Isolate FrameMaker systems on a separate network segment with restricted outbound connectivity
5. Disable network access from FrameMaker processes using host-based firewall rules

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for FrameMaker process spawning child processes (cmd.exe, powershell.exe, rundll32.exe)
2. Alert on FrameMaker accessing unusual file paths or registry locations
3. Monitor for FrameMaker network connections to non-whitelisted destinations
4. Track failed FrameMaker file parsing attempts in application logs
5. Implement YARA rules to detect malicious FrameMaker file signatures

USER AWARENESS:
1. Conduct immediate security awareness training on not opening FrameMaker files from untrusted sources
2. Establish document verification procedures requiring sender confirmation before opening
3. Implement a reporting mechanism for suspicious FrameMaker files

PATCHING STRATEGY:
1. Monitor Adobe security advisories for patch availability
2. Plan immediate deployment of patches upon release
3. Consider upgrading to FrameMaker 2023 or later versions if available and tested
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. إجراء جرد شامل لجميع تثبيتات FrameMaker في المنظمة، خاصة الإصدارات 2022.8 والإصدارات الأقدم
2. تقييد أذونات فتح الملفات لـ FrameMaker من مصادر موثوقة فقط
3. تعطيل ميزات الفتح التلقائي لـ FrameMaker وتعطيل وظيفة جزء المعاينة
4. تطبيق قواعد بوابة البريد الإلكتروني لحظر تنسيقات ملفات FrameMaker من المصادر الخارجية

الضوابط البديلة:
1. نشر قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ FrameMaker للمستخدمين المصرح لهم فقط
2. تطبيق مراقبة سلامة الملفات على مجلدات تكوين وإضافات FrameMaker
3. تفعيل الوضع المحمي المحسّن إن توفر في إصدار FrameMaker الخاص بك
4. عزل أنظمة FrameMaker على قطاع شبكة منفصل مع اتصالية خارجية مقيدة
5. تعطيل الوصول إلى الشبكة من عمليات FrameMaker باستخدام قواعد جدار الحماية المستند إلى المضيف

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة عملية FrameMaker التي تولد عمليات فرعية (cmd.exe, powershell.exe, rundll32.exe)
2. التنبيه عند وصول FrameMaker إلى مسارات ملفات أو مواقع تسجيل غير عادية
3. مراقبة اتصالات شبكة FrameMaker إلى وجهات غير مدرجة في القائمة البيضاء
4. تتبع محاولات تحليل ملفات FrameMaker الفاشلة في سجلات التطبيق
5. تطبيق قواعد YARA للكشف عن توقيعات ملفات FrameMaker الضارة

توعية المستخدمين:
1. إجراء تدريب فوري على الوعي الأمني بعدم فتح ملفات FrameMaker من مصادر غير موثوقة
2. إنشاء إجراءات التحقق من المستندات التي تتطلب تأكيد المرسل قبل الفتح
3. تطبيق آلية إبلاغ عن ملفات FrameMaker المريبة

استراتيجية التصحيح:
1. مراقبة نشرات أمان Adobe لتوفر التصحيحات
2. التخطيط للنشر الفوري للتصحيحات عند إصدارها
3. النظر في الترقية إلى FrameMaker 2023 أو إصدارات لاحقة إن توفرت واختبرت
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures A.6.1.1 - Organization of Information Security A.12.2.1 - Controls Against Malware A.12.3.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure Development Policy
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Vulnerability Management PR.IP-12 - Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity Mechanisms DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability Scans RS.MI-2 - Incidents are mitigated
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Controls against malware A.12.3.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
adobe:framemaker
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-125
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-04-14
Source Feed nvd
Views 4
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-125
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