CVE-2025-30325 is a high-severity integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190) affecting Adobe Photoshop Desktop versions 26.5, 25.12.2, and earlier. The flaw arises when Photoshop improperly handles integer values during processing, leading to an overflow condition that can be exploited by an attacker. This vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a malicious file that, when opened by a user in the vulnerable Photoshop versions, triggers the overflow and enables arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The attack vector requires user interaction, specifically the victim opening a maliciously crafted file, which means social engineering or phishing techniques may be used to deliver the payload. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as arbitrary code execution could lead to data theft, system compromise, or denial of service. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting a high severity with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). No public exploits are known at this time, and no patches have been linked yet, indicating that mitigation may rely on workarounds or vendor updates once available. The vulnerability is significant given Photoshop's widespread use in creative industries and enterprises, making it a valuable target for attackers aiming to compromise workstations or steal intellectual property.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-30325 can be substantial, especially for those in media, advertising, design, and other creative sectors heavily reliant on Adobe Photoshop. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive design files, intellectual property theft, or broader network compromise if attackers use the foothold to move laterally. The arbitrary code execution capability means attackers could deploy malware, ransomware, or spyware, disrupting business operations and causing financial and reputational damage. Given the requirement for user interaction, phishing campaigns targeting European employees could be an effective attack vector. Additionally, organizations with less mature endpoint security or delayed patch management processes face higher risks. The vulnerability also poses risks to government agencies and critical infrastructure entities using Photoshop for official or operational purposes, potentially impacting national security or public services.

1. Immediate mitigation should include user awareness training to recognize and avoid opening suspicious or unexpected Photoshop files, especially from untrusted sources. 2. Implement strict email filtering and attachment sandboxing to reduce the likelihood of malicious files reaching end users. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious Photoshop behaviors. 4. Restrict Photoshop usage to trusted users and environments, and consider running Photoshop with least privilege to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 5. Monitor Adobe's security advisories closely and apply patches promptly once released. 6. Use network segmentation to isolate systems running Photoshop from critical infrastructure to contain potential breaches. 7. Regularly back up important data and verify backup integrity to enable recovery in case of compromise. 8. Consider disabling or limiting Photoshop file preview features in email clients or file explorers to reduce accidental triggering of malicious files.