7.8
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-34235: Adobe Premiere Elements Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation

First published: Thu Aug 11 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Premiere Elements<=2020.20
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-34235?

    CVE-2022-34235 refers to an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 and earlier, which could allow an attacker to escalate privileges.

  • How does CVE-2022-34235 impact Adobe Premiere Elements?

    CVE-2022-34235 could allow an attacker to leverage the vulnerability and obtain admin privileges using a low-privileged user account.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-34235?

    Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-34235.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-34235?

    CVE-2022-34235 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-34235?

    To fix CVE-2022-34235, it is recommended to update Adobe Premiere Elements to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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