CVE-2025-21127: Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
Photoshop Desktop versions 25.12, 26.1 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker could manipulate the search path environment variable to point to a malicious library, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code when the application loads. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must run the vulnerable application.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | <26.1 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 | >=25.0<25.12.1 | |
| Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 | >=26.0<26.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21127?
CVE-2025-21127 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21127?
To mitigate CVE-2025-21127, users should upgrade to Adobe Photoshop versions later than 26.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-21127?
CVE-2025-21127 affects Adobe Photoshop Desktop versions 25.12, 26.1, and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2025-21127 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2025-21127 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
Who is at risk from CVE-2025-21127?
Users of Adobe Photoshop Desktop versions 25.12 and 26.1 are at risk from CVE-2025-21127.
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