CVE-2026-48388 Details
Description
Adobe Photoshop Installer was affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could have resulted in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by placing a malicious library in a directory searched by the installer. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a victim must have been running the installer. Scope is changed.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Adobe Photoshop Installer, characterized as an Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The problem arises because the installer does not properly manage the search path for libraries. An attacker could exploit this by placing a malicious library in a directory that the installer searches. Successful exploitation would require user interaction, as the victim must be running the installer.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2360 | CVE | |
| https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/427.html | [email protected] | Technical Description |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-427 | Uncontrolled Search Path Element | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| adobe photoshop installer | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |