CVE-2025-21162 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Photoshop Elements versions 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Photoshop Elements	2025.0
Apple	Macos	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-379

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb25-13.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-21162?

CVE-2025-21162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Photoshop Elements versions 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the conte...

How severe is CVE-2025-21162?

CVE-2025-21162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-21162?

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