CVE-2025-54271: Creative Cloud Desktop | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CWE-367)

Published Oct 15, 2025
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Updated

Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. A low-privileged attacker could exploit the timing between the check and use of a resource, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop<6.7.0.278
All of the following
Adobe Creative Cloud<6.8.0.821
Apple macOS

Event History

Oct 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54271?

CVE-2025-54271 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability that may allow arbitrary file system writes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54271?

To fix CVE-2025-54271, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop to version 6.7.0.279 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-54271?

CVE-2025-54271 affects users of Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54271?

CVE-2025-54271 is a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability.

5

Can a low-privileged attacker exploit CVE-2025-54271?

Yes, a low-privileged attacker can exploit CVE-2025-54271 to potentially gain unauthorized access to the file system.

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