CVE-2025-54239: 
Adobe After Effects vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-54239 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Adobe After Effects versions 25.3, 24.6.7 and earlier. The vulnerability was disclosed on September 9, 2025, and could lead to memory exposure, potentially disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability specifically affects Adobe After Effects installations on both Windows and macOS operating systems (NVD).

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). The attack vector is Local (L), with Low attack complexity (L), requiring No privileges (N) and User interaction (R). The scope is Unchanged (U), with High confidentiality impact (H), but No impact on integrity (N) or availability (N) (NVD).

The vulnerability could lead to memory exposure, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive information. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file (NVD, CIS Advisory).

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to Adobe After Effects version 24.6.8 or 25.4, depending on their current version. The update is available through the standard Adobe update channels (ASEC Advisory).