CVE-2026-48272: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427) that could allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation does not require user interaction but depends on conditions outside the attacker's control. The vulnerability affects the scope of the application and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48272 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop. This weakness allows an attacker to influence the search path used by the application, potentially causing it to load and execute malicious code in the context of the current user. The exploit does not require user interaction but depends on environmental conditions beyond the attacker's control. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected in the CVSS vector. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the impact may extend beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should follow Adobe's security recommendations and monitor for updates. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
CVE-2026-48272: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop
Description
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427) that could allow arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation does not require user interaction but depends on conditions outside the attacker's control. The vulnerability affects the scope of the application and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48272 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop. This weakness allows an attacker to influence the search path used by the application, potentially causing it to load and execute malicious code in the context of the current user. The exploit does not require user interaction but depends on environmental conditions beyond the attacker's control. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as reflected in the CVSS vector. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The scope of the vulnerability is changed, indicating that the impact may extend beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should follow Adobe's security recommendations and monitor for updates. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.132Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a569d1d68715ace43280a81
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 20:53:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 20:53:26 UTC
Views: 3
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