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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2025-21127

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 searc...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AdobePhotoshop>= 25.0, < 25.12.1
AppleMacos-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21127?

CVE-2025-21127 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 searc...

How severe is CVE-2025-21127?

CVE-2025-21127 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21127?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Photoshop, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows.