CVE-2026-34632
Photoshop Installer | CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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. A low-privileged local attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by manipulating the search path used by the application to locate critical resources, potentially causing unauthorized code execution. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a user had to be running the installer.
INFO
Published Date :
April 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-34632
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Ensure installers are run with least privilege.
- Review application search paths for manipulation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-34632.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/427.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. A low-privileged local attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by manipulating the search path used by the application to locate critical resources, potentially causing unauthorized code execution. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a user had to be running the installer. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/427.html