# CVE-2023-21608: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC resetForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

> CVE-2023-21608: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC resetForm Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. CVSS 7.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-21608
Last updated: 2025-10-21T23:15:28Z

- Published: 2023-01-18 00:00 UTC · Updated: 2025-10-21 23:15 UTC · Assigner: adobe
- CVSS: 7.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 59.4%, 99th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2023-10-10, federal due date 2023-10-31, ransomware use: Unknown
- CWE: CWE-416

## Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free 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.

## CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

## Affected vendors and products

- Adobe: Acrobat Reader

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21608)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21608)
- [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html)

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