CVE-2026-27289
Photoshop Desktop | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Description
Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
INFO
Published Date :
April 14, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 25, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-27289
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Photoshop Desktop to the latest version.
- Avoid opening untrusted files.
- Apply vendor security patches promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27289.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-40.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-27289 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-27289
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-27289 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-27289 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
-
CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Photoshop Desktop de Adobe, Description: Versiones de Photoshop Desktop 27.4 y anteriores están afectadas por una vulnerabilidad de lectura fuera de límites al analizar un archivo manipulado, lo que podría resultar en una lectura más allá del final de una estructura de memoria asignada. Un atacante podría aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del usuario actual. La explotación de este problema requiere interacción del usuario en el sentido de que una víctima debe abrir un archivo malicioso. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Adobe', 'product': 'Photoshop Desktop', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '27.4'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-27289', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-15T03:58:42.437726Z'} -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 27.0 up to (excluding) 27.5 Removed CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 27.5 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 27.5 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Adobe Systems Incorporated: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-40.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-40.html