CVE-2019-8062: adobe adobe after effects Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 14-08-2019Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-8062 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in adobe adobe after effects. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-08-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe After Effects versions 16 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.21% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score3.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe2 products
- adobe after effects16 and earlier versions
- after_effects≤ 16
1 vendor · 2 products