Description
Photoshop Desktop is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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 open a malicious file.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An out-of-bounds write flaw in Adobe Photoshop Desktop allows an attacker to corrupt memory while processing a crafted graphics file. If successfully triggered, the vulnerability can cause arbitrary code execution under the current user’s security context. The flaw is characterized by CWE-787 and is present in all releases of the desktop product as indicated by the security advisory.

Affected Systems

Adobe Photoshop Desktop, sold under the Adobe brand, is affected. No specific version ranges are provided in the advisory, so all currently released desktop builds should be considered vulnerable until patch information is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 7.8, indicating a high severity threat. Exploitation requires user-initiated opening of a malicious file, which lowers the chances of stealthy attacks but still allows opportunistic attempts. The EPSS score is < 1%, reflecting a very low but non-zero exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The lack of mitigation guidance suggests that the attack potential remains significant if the flaw is not fixed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 03:51 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Download and install the Adobe Photoshop security patch referenced in the Adobe Security Advisory (https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-158.html).
  • Upgrade to the latest Adobe Photoshop Desktop version to ensure the out‑of‑bounds write fix is applied.
  • Configure file handling policies to block or quarantine unknown or suspicious image files before they are opened.
  • Educate users to avoid opening graphics files from unverified sources to reduce the risk of triggering the flaw.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 03:51 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe photoshop
Apple
Apple macos
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe photoshop
Apple
Apple macos
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Photoshop Desktop is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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 open a malicious file.
Title Photoshop Desktop | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Weaknesses CWE-787
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T10:40:52.214Z

Reserved: 2026-09-25T11:19:19.065Z

Link: CVE-2026-100112

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T10:39:36.492Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T21:17:14.523

Modified: 2026-10-16T10:36:55.470

Link: CVE-2026-100112

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T21:15:14Z

Weaknesses