How to patch Adobe Acrobat & Reader
Adobe · Actively exploited · 4 steps · Acrobat and Reader security status → · updated June 2026
Adobe ships Acrobat and Reader security updates regularly (and out-of-band for actively-exploited bugs). A single machine can update itself in-app; fleets deploy the latest patch centrally.
Acrobat and Reader has 21 actively-exploited vulnerabilities on the CISA KEV list — patching is urgent.
Check your current version first
Before you patch, record what you're running (Acrobat / Reader):
Help → About Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Acrobat ReaderOr paste your version into the checker for an instant verdict.
Step by step
Open Acrobat/Reader → Help → About to record the current version.
Help → Check for Updates, install, then restart the app.
Push the latest patch (MSP/quarterly plus any out-of-cycle security update) via SCCM/Intune or your software-deployment tool.
Confirm your version matches the fixed version listed in the relevant Adobe Security Bulletin (APSB).
- Acrobat/Reader are heavily targeted via malicious PDFs — keep Protected Mode / Enhanced Security on.
- Apply out-of-band updates immediately when Adobe flags active exploitation.
Official sources
- Advisory: Adobe Security Bulletins (APSB) ↗
- Download: Adobe Acrobat/Reader release notes ↗
Don't patch blind. Acrobat and Reader has 21 actively-exploited vulnerabilities on the CISA KEV list — patching is urgent. See exactly which versions are safe and what you're exposed to.
Acrobat and Reader security status →Stay ahead of the next one
- Acrobat and Reader security status & health score — score, open CVEs and safe version.
- Acrobat and Reader vulnerabilities — the full CVE list and what's exploited.
- Monitor Acrobat and Reader — get an email alert the moment a new exploited vulnerability lands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of Acrobat and Reader?
Check the current supported Acrobat and Reader release on its product page or the official vendor advisory, then patch to it.
How do I check which version of Acrobat and Reader I am running?
Use: Help → About Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Acrobat Reader (Acrobat / Reader). Record the result before and after patching to confirm the update applied.
Is Acrobat and Reader being actively exploited right now?
Yes — 21 Acrobat and Reader vulnerabilities are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list, so attackers are using them in the wild. Patch promptly. See the exploitation radar.
How do I patch Acrobat and Reader safely without breaking production?
Always test in a non-production environment first, take a backup or snapshot, follow the official vendor advisory, and have a tested rollback. Patch one node at a time for clustered or high-availability setups.
Patch steps are general, well-established guidance for Acrobat and Reader — always test in a non-production environment first and follow the official Adobe advisory for your exact version. IsItPatched is independent and not affiliated with Adobe; this is not a substitute for vendor documentation. See our disclaimer.