Summary
CVE-2026-48381 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) in Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) v7. Successful exploitation can enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The flaw does not require user interaction or authentication, and Adobe rates it 9.0 (Critical) on the CVSS v3.1 scale.
Technical details
- Root cause: Adobe Campaign Classic fails to properly neutralize special characters in SQL statements, allowing crafted input to be interpreted as SQL commands rather than data.
- Trigger conditions: Exploitation does not require user interaction, but success depends on specific, unspecified conditions being met on the target environment (reflected in the High attack complexity rating).
- Attack vector: Network — the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network without prior authentication (Privileges Required: None).
- Impact: A successful attack results in arbitrary SQL injection that can be leveraged for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS vector’s changed scope (S:C) indicates the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component itself.
Affected software
- Adobe Campaign Classic v7 — versions up to and including build 9399 (Windows and Linux)
Severity
- CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 9.0 (Critical)
- Vector string:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Mitigation and recommended actions
- Immediate: Upgrade Adobe Campaign Classic v7 to build 9400 or later, as released in Adobe’s security bulletin (APSB26-123). This is the officially patched version and should be applied as soon as possible given the critical severity and network attack vector.
- If immediate patching is not possible:
- Restrict network access to Adobe Campaign Classic management and application interfaces to trusted internal networks or VPN only, minimizing internet exposure.
- Monitor application and database logs for anomalous or malformed SQL query patterns indicative of injection attempts.
- Apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection payloads targeting ACC endpoints as a temporary compensating control until the patch is applied.

