Security Week 2026-09-23

Adobe Patches Critical Flaws in Connect, AEM Forms

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BLUF

Immediate patching is required for Adobe Connect and AEM Forms users due to critical remote code execution risks.

NEWS

Adobe addressed nine critical security defects in its Connect and AEM Forms products on September 23, 2026. These flaws enable attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected systems without authentication.

Why I Care

Organizations using these enterprise tools face severe risks of system compromise, data theft, and lateral movement if left unpatched. The critical severity rating indicates active exploitation is likely or the impact is too high to ignore.

Next Steps

System administrators should apply the latest security updates immediately and verify patch deployment across all instances of Adobe Connect and AEM Forms by end of week.

The nine critical security defects could be exploited for arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation. The post Adobe Patches Critical Flaws in Connect, AEM Forms appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Source: Security Week · 2026-09-23

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