Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Desktop
CVE-2026-96521

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-96521?

Adobe Photoshop Desktop is susceptible to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that enables arbitrary code execution within the current user's context. Successful exploitation necessitates user interaction, as it requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file. This presents a significant risk, as it can allow an attacker to execute unauthorized commands or code on the user’s system.

Affected Version(s)

Photoshop 0 <= 27.10

Photoshop 0 <= 26.11.7

Photoshop 27.11

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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