CVE-2026-76199

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Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Photoshop Desktop

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Photoshop Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-11

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-76199

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	photoshop	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.11.7 (exc)
adobe	photoshop	From 27.0 (inc) to 27.7 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-427	The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Photoshop Desktop that allows arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the exploit. The scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.

Detection Guidance

Detection may involve monitoring for suspicious file execution or unusual process activity. Since exploitation requires user interaction, check for recently opened files from untrusted sources. Use system logs to track file access and process creation.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This could lead to data theft, malware installation, or system compromise. Since exploitation requires opening a malicious file, users should avoid opening untrusted files.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Photoshop Desktop to the latest version. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Use security software to scan files before opening. Restrict user permissions to limit potential impact.

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