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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2022-23202

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current...

Vulnerability Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must download a malicious DLL file. The attacker has to deliver the DLL on the same folder as the installer which makes it as a high complexity attack vector.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AdobeCreative Cloud Desktop Application<= 2.7.0.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-23202?

CVE-2022-23202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current...

How severe is CVE-2022-23202?

CVE-2022-23202 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23202?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application.