CVE-2026-76199: Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Photoshop Desktop

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

The attacker must persuade a victim to open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can then execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

2

Who is affected if exploitation succeeds?

The code runs with the privileges of the user who opens the malicious file. The vulnerability has changed scope and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability beyond that initial security authority.

3

Can this be exploited without user interaction?

No. The provided information states that exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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